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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation

Interphalangeal joint dislocations involve joint dislocations among one's fingers. Normally, the finger joints can make only flexion or extension movement, which means curling in and stretching out. When forced to flex or extend beyond a certain point, the bones and tendons at the finger's base may get injured, causing a dislocation. This requires immediate treatment to put the joint back into place.

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How to cure a thumb that is swollen after a fall?

Query: Hi doctor, Last week, I fell and jammed my thumb into the floor. It instantly hurt and I knew I had sprained or jammed something. The next day, my palm and the thumb muscle were swollen with a painful lump. I could not grab or hold anything, but I can move it around. So, I know it did not break. It ...  Read Full »


Dr. Amit Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the description provided, there appears to be a reduced range of movement at the interphalangeal joint of the thumb, with no major fracture observed. However, there is a possibility of soft tissue injury, ligament injury, or a small hairline fracture. There is a...  Read Full »

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