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2. Mallet finger - Wikipedia

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   Mallet finger of the middle finger. The tip of the finger bends downwards while the other fingers stay straight. Specialty: Emergency medicine, sports medicine, plastic surgery: Symptoms: Inability to extend the finger tip, pain and bruising of the finger [3] Causes: Trauma resulting in over bending of the finger tip [3] Diagnostic method

3. Knuckle pads - Wikipedia

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   Knuckle pads are benign subcutaneous fibrotic nodules that are seen in the finger joints and/or the extensor area of the foot. [6] [7] [8] From a clinical perspective, these are well-defined, non-compressible, freely moveable lesions that resemble warts and primarily affect the dorsal portion of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) and, less frequently, the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints.

4. Camptodactyly - Wikipedia

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   Splint for the left little (pinky) finger of a 7-year-old child. If a contracture is less than 30 degrees, it may not interfere with normal functioning. [7] The common treatment is splinting and occupational therapy. [12] Surgery is the last option for most cases as the result may not be satisfactory. [13]

5. Can Knuckle Cracking Really Cause Arthritis? We Asked ... - AOL

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   There’s a longstanding rumor that persistent knuckle cracking can cause arthritis or other hand problems late in life, but that is a myth. Both Fedorczyk and Egbogah say there is no known ...

6. Hammer toe - Wikipedia

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   Having the toes bent for long periods of time can cause the muscles in them to shorten, resulting in the hammer toe deformity. This is often found in conjunction with bunions or other foot problems (e.g., a bunion can force the big toe to turn inward and push the other toes). [4]

7. Jammed finger - Wikipedia

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   When removing the splint to assess the skin underneath, it is important that the digit remain in the splinted position. [2] These complications can be reduced by including a layer of tubular gauze or a moleskin lining between the splint and the skin of the finger. [5] If no splints are easily available, buddy taping can be employed. [1]