I cut my index finger on the knuckle - the would has healed, but am experiencing redness and sensativity.?

Question

The cut was to the knuckle of the index finger, which required three sutures to secure the wound. The Dr. didn't feel any damage was done to a tendon. After the wound healed, I noticed a round area of redness around the knuckle. This area has not changed in size and shape and is very sensative to the touch. This was 3 mo ago. I do have full feeling in the finger and have no problem with mobility of that index finger.

I consulted with a Dr., was provided anti-inflams, a cortisone injection, antibiotics, topical creams, etc... nothing worked. X-rays revealed no broken bones. The area is still red and feels like I received a bad burn - when you touch it the red turns to flesh tone and then returns back to red.

I'm at a loss.... could I have damaged a nerve? If so, how why would it be in this one area? I have feeling there, but it's a burning sensation. I don't have an infection, nor do I have immobility of the finger.

Any suggestions or insight are appreciated.

Answer 1

My first thought would be a localized infection. I'd suggest that you seek out another doctor, and get his opinion. The redness and soreness should have stopped by now. You might have damaged a nerve, this is sometimes felt as a burning sensation, eventually the area is dead to sensation. This I know as I have some nerve damage in a thumb. Get a second opinion from a different doctor.

Answer 2

I am not a medical professional - no warranty on this answer, but I've had many wounds over the years (just a klutz, I guess).

I had a similar injury, but not the same symptoms. Mine was cut down into the joint, enough so they were worried about infection. They also splinted the finger for several days to make sure the underlying tissue healed properly. In my case, it was the splinting/immobilization that caused the longest-term problem - the joint was very stiff for several months and I did a lot of my own physical therapy to get it back to being flexible and non-painful.

Have you had any other similar injuries in the past? If so, what was the outcome? It's possible that it's just going to take a while for your body to calm down from this injury - that it's still responding. Maybe the inflammation will fade over the next few months, and with it the aggravation of nerve tissues in the area. Keep researching how this might be an issue and what might be causing it, but I would counsel some patience. Eat well, use your finger, and see how things go.

Best of luck.

Answer 3

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