Rebecca’s knuckle is still sore and swollen months after initial injury.  In August, Rebecca smashed the middle knuckle on the middle finger on her right hand while laying a rock step.

At the time she did not think much of the injury.  “It hurt, but people smash their fingers all the time while doing trail work; it was definitely not a serious injury.”  Months later, the knuckle is still swollen and sore.  The knuckle is noticeably larger and slightly discolored.  There is a weird, hard bump just below the knuckle.  When Rebecca bends this finger, the bump is clearly visible.

“I can feel the bump, its definitely not normal,” says Rebecca.
Rebecca's swollen knuckle
Rebecca has also noticed pain when she taps her knuckle.  She first noticed this when knocking on a door.  Knocking with the injured finger caused noticeable pain.  Rebecca is concerned, that months after the injury her knuckle is still not back to normal.
Rebecca's swollen knuckle

“I guess I should be concerned that my knuckle is still swollen and hurts.  I hope I didn’t mess it up too bad.”  Rebecca has decided to wait to see if her knuckle might get better.  The injury doesn’t bother her too much.  She probably won’t do anything about it.