Subluxation of the Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint is very much rare. Another category is volar subluxation, one of the rare MCP joint injuries. It primarily occurs due to increased flexibility and injury to the finger bone. The management is closed reduction.
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How to treat a stiff finger after an injury?
Query: Hi doctor,A few months before, I got an injury on my finger. Now, my finger has become very stiff. When I try to straighten it, it is popping back. Also, it is very painful. What to do? Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have mentioned that you got an injury to your finger previously and now, you are having some issue with its movements. As per your symptoms, it could be subluxating out of the jointand then coming back as per the movements. For that, I will advise you to kindly g... Read Full »
Why is my middle finger curved towards the ring finger?
Query: Hi doctor,Yesterday, I noticed that my left-hand fingers look different which is some sort of out of place. The left ring finger is no longer straight and is leaning towards my index finger. I am not sure if the other fingers look normal or not. But, it is annoying me. The ring finger is bent, leani... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history as well as the images attached to the query (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is the subluxation of the metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP joint) towards the radial direction. To determine subluxation towards th... Read Full »