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*Axial loading force leads to prolonged swelling of PIP
*Axial loading force leads to prolonged swelling of PIP


==Diagnosis==
==Clinical Features==
 
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Hand and finger injury DDX}}
 
==Evaluation==
*X-ray negative
*X-ray negative
*A. Volar plate sprain
*Volar plate sprain
**No weakness
**No weakness
**Rx: buddy tape
**Treatment: buddy tape
*B. Central slip injury
*Central slip injury
**mild extensor weakness
**mild extensor weakness
**may become Boutonniere
**may become [[boutonniere deformity|Boutonniere]]


==Treatment==
==Management==
*Dorsal [[Finger Splint]] in extension
*Dorsal [[Finger Splint]] in extension


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*[[Radiograph-Negative Hand and Finger Injuries]]
*[[Radiograph-Negative Hand and Finger Injuries]]


==Source==
==References==
*Tintinalli
<references/>
 
*Atlas of Emergency Medicine
*Atlas of Emergency Medicine


[[Category:Ortho]]
[[Category:Orthopedics]]
[[Category:Sports Medicine]]
[[Category:Symptoms]]

Latest revision as of 16:32, 18 October 2019