Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
197 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Could The Pain In My Knuckle A Symptom Of Torn Tendon?

Dr., I am 45yo, F, negative medical history, avid tennis player ... 4 weeks ago opened jar with right hand/also tennis hand ...felt/heard snap on right hand knuckle second finger. Knuckle is red,warm,not swollen,pain 3/10 when opening and closing hand. Play tennis 3-4x weekly. Cannot figure out if torn tendon? Or something else...please advise. Thank you.
posted on Thu, 26 Dec 2013
Twitter Thu, 26 Dec 2013 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 26 Dec 2013 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

Based on your description, your symptoms could be due to soft tissue inflammation of the involved joint. It is unlikely to be a torn tendon as the respective movements of the involved finger will be diminished or absent in case of a torn tendon.

The general treatment guidelines for your condition are as follows -

- Give adequate rest to the inflammed joint and avoid any movement that produces pain
- short term immobilization of the involved joint in the form of finger splint may be helpful in reducing the inflammation
- Ice compressions over the affected area once in 2-3 hours
- Keep moving your fingers most of the times in a day and keep the hand in elevation
- Use simple antiinflammatory medications like Advil or Aleve as needed.

Hope this information is helpful. Good day
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Aleve


Loading Online Doctors....
Could The Pain In My Knuckle A Symptom Of Torn Tendon?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. Based on your description, your symptoms could be due to soft tissue inflammation of the involved joint. It is unlikely to be a torn tendon as the respective movements of the involved finger will be diminished or absent in case of a torn tendon. The general treatment guidelines for your condition are as follows - - Give adequate rest to the inflammed joint and avoid any movement that produces pain - short term immobilization of the involved joint in the form of finger splint may be helpful in reducing the inflammation - Ice compressions over the affected area once in 2-3 hours - Keep moving your fingers most of the times in a day and keep the hand in elevation - Use simple antiinflammatory medications like Advil or Aleve as needed. Hope this information is helpful. Good day