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==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Hand Non-Fracture DDx]]
*[[Radiograph-Negative Hand and Finger Injuries]]


==Source==
==Source==

Revisión del 06:22 4 ene 2014

Background

  • Rupture of extensor tendon in area of distal phalanx
    • May be accompanied by avulsion fracture

Diagnosis

  • Results in DIP joint flexed 40'

Treatment

  1. Splint DIP joint in continuous slight hyperextension x 6wk
  2. must be without interruption for entire time
  3. given extra splint for shower
  4. ortho in 7-10days

See Also

Source

  • Tintinalli
  • Atlas of Emergency Medicine