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Hard lump on knuckle of 2nd finger on right hand - has not responded to antibiotics. Anyone else?

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KSguitar
KSguitar

It started with a cut on the knuckle back in early September. Seemed to heal fine, but then by early October it swelled up - red, warm, and painful. Had several rounds of different antibiotics - didn't help. X-ray shows no foreign bodies or other abnormalities. Now my doctor has me trying prescription strength naproxen. So far that isn't doing anything either. I think I need to contact a hand surgeon. Anyone else have a similar issue?

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  • aaron90567
    aaron90567 KSguitar

    Posted

    could be a partial cut of the tendon,

    • KSguitar
      KSguitar aaron90567

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply! Would that account for a raised lump? Interesting that you mention this being that when I described the pain I experience when moving the 2nd finger up and down, he thought it might be whatever is pulling on the tendon. Either way, this is most likely going to need some sort of surgical intervention. I don't think antibiotics and anti-inflammatories are the answer.

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