Finger pain can occur for many reasons, and can follow traumatic factors, and fractures, sprains, joint dislocations or contusions, all of which can lead to painful sensations in the fingers.
In addition, disease factors such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout and osteoporosis can also cause pain in the fingers.
Prolonged hand work such as typing and prolonged heavy housework can also produce chronic strain injuries leading to finger pain.