Jersey finger
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
- splint in slight flexion at DIP
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli
- Atlas of Emergency Medicine