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==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) | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 00:20, 1 May 2012
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)
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli
- Atlas of Emergency Medicine