Jersey finger: Difference between revisions
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*ortho 1-2 days | *ortho 1-2 days | ||
* | *[[Finger Splint]] in slight flexion at DIP | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 06:23, 4 January 2014
Background
- Avulsion of flexor mechanism of distal phalanx
- Occurs from forced extension of fully flexed DIP (from grabbing someone's jersey)
Diagnosis
- Pt unable to actively flex the DIP joint while maintaining full passive ROM
Treatment
- Early referral to hand specialist (surgery often required)
- ortho 1-2 days
- Finger Splint in slight flexion at DIP
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli
- Atlas of Emergency Medicine