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*Avulsion of flexor mechanism of distal phalanx
*Avulsion of flexor mechanism of distal phalanx
*Occurs from forced extension of fully flexed DIP (from grabbing someone's jersey)
*Occurs from forced extension of fully flexed DIP (from grabbing someone's jersey)
==Clinical Features==
*Pt unable to actively flex the DIP joint while maintaining full passive ROM
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Hand and finger injury DDX}}


==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
*Pt unable to actively flex the DIP joint while maintaining full passive ROM
*Ultrasound can differentiate between partial and complete rupture<ref>De Gautard G, et al. Sonography of jersey finger. J Ultrasound Med. 2009; 28(3):389-392.</ref>
*Ultrasound can differentiate between partial and complete rupture<ref>De Gautard G, et al. Sonography of jersey finger. J Ultrasound Med. 2009; 28(3):389-392.</ref>


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


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


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

Revisión del 06:51 1 jun 2015

Background

  • Avulsion of flexor mechanism of distal phalanx
  • Occurs from forced extension of fully flexed DIP (from grabbing someone's jersey)

Clinical Features

  • Pt unable to actively flex the DIP joint while maintaining full passive ROM

Differential Diagnosis

Hand and finger injuries

Diagnosis

  • 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

References

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