Boxing injury

[sparky]

Injured first two knuckles of the right hand, swelled up got the swelling down,it is not broken, feels ok for everyday use. I have rested it for three weeks from training, but when i went back training the second knuckle swelled up is this liagement damage. I always bandage my hands up before training is there anything i can do different when bandaging my hands that might help.What do you think the injury could be. Sparky from Suffolk.

[Heidi]

Hi
How did you injure the hand? What were you doing at the time. Have you had an x-ray to confirm there is no fracture? Sometimes very small fractures get missed on an early x-ray.

Ligament damage is possible although this depends on exactly where the pain is?

[sparky]

Thanks for coming back to me heidi,i hurt it on a punch bag doing nothing different than i normally do.I had an X ray two days after the injury they couldn't find anything.The pain is on the middle knuckle the whole finger swells up and is tender. Thanks again

[Heidi]

Is there anywhere particularly that is tender to the touch? Any bruising?

The hand is such a complex area that is could be a number of structures including a ligament or tendon.

I think you need to visit a specialist so you can get an assessment.

[sparky]

Thanks heidi, i noticed you are from Suffolk i am from Bury St Edmunds, do you know any specialists in the area. Thank you again for your time. Sparky

[Heidi]

Not sure about hand specialists but I have been told that this place is good:

The Bury Physiotherapy & Sports Clinic
Maynewater LaneSt Mary's Square Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 2AB
Tel: 01284 748200

Good luck!