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Posted on Sat, 4 Jan 2020
Question: Hello i hit my finger around a year ago with a rugby ball it wasn't hard but it hurt and was swollen i got an X-Ray and they said it was fine but I've had a lump on the joint above the knuckle. It doesn't hurt but i don't know what it is? Also I don't remember if this happened before or after the doctors visit but I hit it in the same way again a bit later.
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (0 minute later)
Hello i hit my finger around a year ago with a rugby ball it wasn't hard but it hurt and was swollen i got an X-Ray and they said it was fine but I've had a lump on the joint above the knuckle. It doesn't hurt but i don't know what it is? Also I don't remember if this happened before or after the doctors visit but I hit it in the same way again a bit later.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Can be due to a tendon injury.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The appearance of swelling in the area of knuckle after an injury can be due to an injured tendon or a tendon sheath injury. This can also happen due to a malunited or a displaced bone. If there is no pain in the movements of the finger then any bone related cause is less likely. You need to get a fresh X-ray of the area done. A direct examination will help in confirmation of the cause.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal


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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Can be due to a tendon injury.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The appearance of swelling in the area of knuckle after an injury can be due to an injured tendon or a tendon sheath injury. This can also happen due to a malunited or a displaced bone. If there is no pain in the movements of the finger then any bone related cause is less likely. You need to get a fresh X-ray of the area done. A direct examination will help in confirmation of the cause.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 days later)
This is slightly unrelated but does finger length grow at the same rate as palm length
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (0 minute later)
This is slightly unrelated but does finger length grow at the same rate as palm length
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Genetically related.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The length of fingers and of palm is all genetically related. The rate of growth is almost similar in both.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Genetically related.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The length of fingers and of palm is all genetically related. The rate of growth is almost similar in both.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (16 hours later)
I heard that your finger length should be around 7/8 of your hand or around that but by palms are really big in comparison to my fingers? Is this a problem because my hand is wider than my dads and his palm to finger length is fine 8/10 and so are my mums.
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (0 minute later)
I heard that your finger length should be around 7/8 of your hand or around that but by palms are really big in comparison to my fingers? Is this a problem because my hand is wider than my dads and his palm to finger length is fine 8/10 and so are my mums.
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (3 hours later)
https://imgur.com/a/GOUJ5l3 they look like this by the way
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (0 minute later)
https://imgur.com/a/GOUJ5l3 they look like this by the way
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
This is normal.

Detailed Answer:
The relative size of fingers and palm is not a problem as long as they function properly. There is no fixed ratio of fingers and palms. The growth depends on multiple factors including genes. This is normal. No need to worry.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
This is normal.

Detailed Answer:
The relative size of fingers and palm is not a problem as long as they function properly. There is no fixed ratio of fingers and palms. The growth depends on multiple factors including genes. This is normal. No need to worry.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (7 hours later)
Is it possible for my fingers to grow without my palm growing or will they grow togethor
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (0 minute later)
Is it possible for my fingers to grow without my palm growing or will they grow togethor
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (10 hours later)
Also is there a way to stimulate growth in my fingers
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (0 minute later)
Also is there a way to stimulate growth in my fingers
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Fingers and palm grow togather.

Detailed Answer:
The fingers and palm grow together. These do stop growing after the age of 18. There is no way to stimulate the growth of only the fingers.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Fingers and palm grow togather.

Detailed Answer:
The fingers and palm grow together. These do stop growing after the age of 18. There is no way to stimulate the growth of only the fingers.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Hello I Hit My Finger Around A Year Ago With

Hello i hit my finger around a year ago with a rugby ball it wasn't hard but it hurt and was swollen i got an X-Ray and they said it was fine but I've had a lump on the joint above the knuckle. It doesn't hurt but i don't know what it is? Also I don't remember if this happened before or after the doctors visit but I hit it in the same way again a bit later.