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What Do Pulling Sensation On The Knuckles Of Fingers Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 23 Jun 2015

Question: Not sure id I hurt my hand during some auto repairs but I have a strange sensation in my right index finger at the knuckle. When I move (flex) the digit it feels like a rubber band stretching and pulling. As well, if I move the skin around that area it feels like I am moving a piece of rubber on the knuckle. If I place an ear up to the finger while I do this I can also hear the rubbing against the bone as if it were rubber. It does not hurt but I am worried it could and it that it may not heal quickly. What could this be and how should I deal with it?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Extensor tendon injury can lead to such sensation of moving of rubber.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I have read your query.

I will advise to do x ray and rule out any unicortical fracture in your knuckle.
There is possibility of injury to ligament of metacarpal or phalangeal joint.
If you are having swelling you can strap your finger to get proper rest to joint. And apply crepe bandage for support and compression.

Extensor tendon injury can lead to such sensation of rubber.
Physiotherapy is important in case of partial tears.

Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain.
Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you,
For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory [Tab enzomac plus].
If there is no relief them you may need to do MRI.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar