<s>[INST] hi Dr.I am Srinivas from vijayawada India I am suffering with swelling in my left hand little finger. my  x-ray report shows that problem in cervical spine c4-c5 & c5-c6. here dr. told me that due to that problem you are getting pain &swelling ji left had fingers, he advised to wear cervical collar. is it sufficent . pl advise me  how to over come the problem. [/INST] Hi there, welcome to HCM, thanks for your question.It is highly unlikely  that the sweeding in your left little finger is caused form your cervical spine.Cervical spine compression would cause pain or numbness or burning sensation or weakness in your fingers.But never compression in cervical spine has not been associated with swelling in fingers. I would suggest you to be seen and be examined by an orthopaedic  surgeon or hand surgeon  to get  yourselves evaluated for other cases of finger swelling.Hope this answers your question.All the best.Thank you.with best regards. Dr.SBK </s>