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my fingers are not straight when fully extended

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steve9898
steve9898

Help. When I try to straighten my middle and ring fingers, they bend like this instead. There's no pain nor discomfort, it just looks weird. Only my middle and ring fingers on both hands do this, all other fingers are normal.

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  • Sam80981
    Sam80981 steve9898

    Posted

    Hi, been a few months since you asked. But it looks like "Swan Neck" 

  • aphiphu20799
    aphiphu20799 steve9898

    Posted

    Don't worry about it, I have it on all my fingers. I think it has something to do with having weaker tendons, but don't quote me on that

    • marlmikko07046
      marlmikko07046 aphiphu20799

      Posted

      Me too, I have it on all of my fingers in both hands, what could possibly be the reason?

  • alicia96716
    alicia96716 steve9898

    Posted

    I don’t know if you’re still looking for answers, but you clearly have joint hypermobility syndrome, characterised by a laxity in the connective joint tissues (ligaments) that allows you to hyperextend your fingers, and likely several other joints as well. Source: I’ve got it too. All my fingers bend too far, as well as my knees, elbows, wrists, shoulders, hips, ankles, and toes. Welcome to the club
  • kawaii80823
    kawaii80823 steve9898

    Edited

    sameeee i have it on all my fingers too its so weird I hate it! i wish there was a cure for it 

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