Your knuckles are strong bones in your hand that give your fingers the ability to move. But they’re also capable of being broken or bruised. In milder cases, a bruised knuckle can take days to heal.

A broken knuckle occurs when there is a break, or fracture in the long bones of the palm, which doctors call the metacarpals. Five metacarpals are present in the palm. A break in the “neck,” or the ...

A broken knuckle can cause swelling and pain, among other symptoms. Treatment may involve immobilization, such as with tape or a splint, and cold therapy. In rare cases, it may require surgery. The ...

A finger tumor is a mass or lump that forms on a finger. Doctors may also describe these growths as nodules or cysts. Possible causes include ganglion cysts, warts, skin cancer, and more. Although ...