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Knuckle pain years after punching accident

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james85587
james85587

A number of years ago I hurt my middle knuckle while practicing martial arts. I can't remember what I punched but the end result was that I had a very sharp pain on the top of my middle knuckle when I pressed down on it.

I have had all the scans under the sun and they have found nothing. I've also a steroid shot (which made it worse) and two rounds of physio and that hasn't helped. It's been about 3 years since the original accident and when I bump my knuckle I still get that sharp feeling.

So people are aware it doesn't hurt when I make a fist, and my left hand movement is totally fine. I am a guitar player and that hasn't been affected, though I'm worried that long term it might be.

Other thing I'm note is if I move my middle finger into a closed position and then extended position it feels like there's something else in the joint. Scans didn't show any floating bone or anything.

I'm looking for any advice on what it could be and what I can do, if anything!

Thanks all

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  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname james85587

    Posted

    you may have damaged the tendon sheath...go see an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hands
    • james85587
      james85587 ihavenonickname

      Posted

      Thanks. I did go to an orthopaedic surgeon who gave me the injection. That totally blew my knuckle up so I went to a different surgeon and was sent to get all the scans. They showed nothing and I was sent to Physio. That didn't work either so I've just given up. Sounds like there's nothing I can do?

  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname james85587

    Posted

    when injecting a joint, especially a finger joint, the joint space is very small. Fluid is being added to this small space so some discomfort must be.

    Besides the joint, you have muscles, tendons, and ligaments not to mention nerves, arteries, and veins to consider.

    Within the joint capsule is synovial fluid...it us what allows the bones to glide. You may have developed arthritis which can degrade the synovial fluid. When you bump it, it is a nerve that is crying out.

    In the meantime, I would do full range of motion exercises several times per day. Remember that warm muscles are easier to move.

    For myself, I would choose betwern martial arts and guitar playing.

    hugs

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