Here are the possible conditions based on your answers:
Finger Dislocation
A common injury among athletes is a dislocated finger. This injury happens when the bones in the finger get out of alignment, usually at the middle joint (proximal interphalangeal joint, or PIP joint) or at the base joint (metacarpophalangeal joint, or MCP joint) of the thumb.
Read MoreJersey Finger
Jersey finger is a type of injury to the flexor tendons, common among athletes who play contact sports. Flexor tendons, long fibrous cords, connect the forearm muscles to the bones in the fingers. When your muscles contract, these tendons act as a pulley allowing your fingers to bend. Jersey finger is a potentially serious injury that occurs when the flexor tendon at the tip of the finger is torn or pulled away from the bone in the tip of the finger (the distal phalanx).
Read MoreFinger Sprain
Each finger is made up of three bones, called phalanges, except for the thumb, which is made up of only two phalanges. The phalanges connect to the metacarpal bones of the hand. The bones within each finger are connected by bands of flexible tissue called ligaments. A finger sprain is a tear or stretch of the ligaments in the fingers
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- Dr. Steve Schutzer is a Founding Member and Medical Director of the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center,
- President of the Connecticut Joint Replacement Surgeons, LLC and Physician Executive for the Orthopedic Service Line at Trinity Health Of New England.
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We suggested this condition because you mentioned these symptoms:
This is not a medical diagnosis. If you are in extreme pain, please dial 911 or go to emergency.
Where does it hurt?
Finger
Did you have a recent injury?
Yes
Is the tip of the finger unable to flex?
Yes
Do you need to see a doctor?
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