Hmm. Identical to mine, but my finger has an obvious bulge at the joint. Took 6 weeks to heal, even after fixing my pitches, before I could be comfortable. Depending on your age, could be onset of arthritis or, believe it or not, gout. But as I said, once pitches were adjusted and healing completed, I tape my fingers and just finished my best year ever, so there's light at the end. Good luck with your PSO. If they know what they are doing......