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==Source==
==Source==
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*Tintinalli
*Tintinalli
*Atlas of Emergency Medicine
*Atlas of Emergency Medicine


[[Category:Ortho]]
[[Category:Ortho]]

Revision as of 22:07, 5 January 2015

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
  • Ultrasound can differentiate between partial and complete rupture[1]

Treatment

  • Early referral to hand specialist (surgery often required)
  • ortho 1-2 days
  • Finger Splint in slight flexion at DIP

See Also

Source

  1. De Gautard G, et al. Sonography of jersey finger. J Ultrasound Med. 2009; 28(3):389-392.
  • Tintinalli
  • Atlas of Emergency Medicine