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My PIP joint in my finger has been swollen for 5 months

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kailey33919
kailey33919

about 5 months ago, i clamped my PIP joint in my middle finger on a close horse (where you hang clothes) at the time it was pulsating but i put ice on it but it got rid of the pain but didnt seem to get rid of the swelling, it doesnt hurt anymore, any suggestions on what it is?

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  • Lotsofpain
    Lotsofpain kailey33919

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    maybe the joint is still swolen inside or the tendon that makes the finger bend and unbend is damaged or it has set off athritis .  Is it stiff does it bend and unbend OK.  have you tried resting it, and of course have you asked doc for an xray or mri to see whats going on 
    • kailey33919
      kailey33919 Lotsofpain

      Posted

      I will be sure to tell a doctor, it just that its been so long and i would have thought it would heal by its own, thank you for replying 
    • kailey33919
      kailey33919 Lotsofpain

      Posted

      it does bend but when i pull it to my plam it hurts a bit not bad, and i rest it alot
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