Kissing knuckle &severe joint pain.

Question

Hello, I'm an 18 year old female with pretty bad joint pain (at least that's what I'm assuming it is.) When I was about 10 or 11, I discovered I was missing a knuckle on my right ring finger. My finger was then about the same size as my pinky, and seemed like it had a 'shrinking' effect, due to the fact all my other fingers were growing and my ring finger was not. I don't remember much about what the doctors said about it, as it was 8 years ago. But I do know I had many x-ray's and MRI's &they wanted to do surgery on it, by taking bone from my hip &placing it in my finger (I think ?) I didn't undergo the surgery tho, because I ended up moving from California to Las Vegas w| my parents. Now, this past year, I have been experiencing very bad joint pain in my hand &fingers. Predominantly my pinky finger &ring finger, &directly under my ring finger where it would connect to the center of my palm. The pain is at times unbearable &extremely frustrating to the point that I want to cry. I am right handed, so it makes writing anything extremely difficult and ends up w| me in pain. Does anyone know what this could be or how I could believe the pain? I'm desperate at this point. Here are a few pictures of my hand. I try to keep long nails on so the difference in how short my ring finger is isn't as visible (Yes, I am very self conscious about it.)

calibby21 · Answer

I just realized the pictures didn't show up so I will post them again. 

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r114/rmlvr/cba0be5e.jpg 

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r114/rmlvr/77043a40.jpg

msvirgo21 · Answer

You said its missing a knuckle? You may want to post a picture of your knuckles so we can see that as well.

I'm not sure what caused your finger to develop that way. If I were you I would talk with an orthopedic doctor. Search for a local bone & joint clinic and get an appointment there. Tell them about the pain you are having and how it is interfering with your work and they may be able to get you an appointment sooner. I hope you get help with this situation.

calibby21 · Answer

Here's a picture of my left hand, this hand is completely normal w| all knuckles in tact. 
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r114/rmlvr/9ee64656.jpg

&here's my right hand, w| my ring finger knuckle missing. 
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r114/rmlvr/8505f536.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r114/rmlvr/089d8a9f.jpg