finger pain

[alemehadii]

I was pulling open my cars jammed ashtray, it was stuck so I pulled harder and my 2 fingers....middle and ring finger both popped, now I have pain when gripping things or flexing them, what could cause this

[alemehadii]

Thank you for taking the time to respond.
Great help

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
The pain could be due to tendonitis (inflammation of tendon), ligament injuries, or muscle injury. Usually the popping sound indicates a ligament or tendon injury. You need to apply ice pack, give rest to the fingers, and take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as tylenol, ibuprofen, or naproxen. Please consult your doctor regarding this. You may need an X-ray and MRI. Take care!

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