 [ Symptoms ] 8 mts ago i dislocated and broke a finger at the knuckle it is still painful sometimes feels like it is a big bruise i am worried it may be the beginning of arthritis it is a dull pain not acute it happened on the job so i want to make sure that if there is a chance this could result in long term damage it is noted before i am discharged i see the orthopedic surgeon in 4 months what should i ask him [ Disease ] hi the pain you mentioned about is due to either muscle spasm or a compressed nerve due to lumbar disc prolapse you can apply local gel take analgesics get an xraymri done