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Dislocation

by Maggie808, Oct 07, 2009 02:49PM
6 years ago I dislocated my lift pinky playing basketball. I went to physio for a bit to try and get it to go straight which never worked. My pinky knuckle is massive, its doubled the size of my right pinky. For the past 3-4 weeks it gets this numbing sensation, could it be a pinched nerve or something?
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by Dr Vinod, Oct 07, 2009 08:29PM
To: Maggie808
Hello!

The most common reason for this lump is improper healing of the bone, tendon or ligament involvement or a fracture lump.

Need proper diagnosis by an X-ray and if required also proper diagnosis of the lump by a MRI.

Follow up with an orthopedician for the best course as any dislocation which continued for 6 years may require a surgical intervention.

Take care!

by Maggie808, Oct 08, 2009 09:10AM
Thank You!

by Maggie808, Oct 08, 2009 09:25PM
Could the numbing sensation be nerve damage? Is there a test to determine if it is nerve damage?

by Dr Vinod, Oct 09, 2009 09:09PM
To: Maggie808
Hello!

Yes, nerve conduction tests can tell you if there is nerve involvement.

I would suggest you to take a referral from a neurologist if required.

Take care
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