I am 70 years old and experiencing a problem with my little finger, commonly referred to as "Gathiya" (arthritis) in Hindi. My little finger has become stiff, painful and appears to have an abnormal bend or shape, as shown in the attached photographs.
I would like to understand the possible cause, whether it is age-related osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, trigger finger or another joint problem.
My questions:
1. What could be the actual diagnosis ?
2. Medicines which can help relieve pain, stiffness and inflammation ?
3. Can it be treated with medicines, exercises, physiotherapy or a splint without surgery?
Please review the attached photographs and suggest the best possible treatment, preferably non-surgical, considering my age of 70 years.
This is looking like swan neck deformity .
Which is mainly seen in Rheumatoid arthritis.
For medications first diagnosis is mandatory so u should do some Blood investigations like ,
CBC ESR CRPLFT RFT
Serum RA factor
Anti CCP antibody test
Serum URIC ACID level
X ray hand AP and Oblique
And if Rheumatoid arthritis will be diagnosed then take medicines under doctor guidance with regular followup.
Yes of course it can be treated with medications and physiotherapy and splint .
If it is Rheumatoid arthritis surgery is not required at this stage .
Next Steps
before medications first do investigations for diagnosis
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