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*Laxity of the fibrous plate inside the hand at the base of the fingers or of the finger ligaments
*Laxity of the fibrous plate inside the hand at the base of the fingers or of the finger ligaments
*Spasticity from nerve damage  
*Spasticity from nerve damage  
*Other arthritis
*Other [[arthritis]]
*Ruptured finger tendon
*Ruptured finger tendon
*Misalignment in the healing of middle phalanx fracture
*Misalignment in the healing of middle [[phalynx fracture|phalanx fracture]]


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==

Revisión del 17:19 18 oct 2019

Background

  • Lateral bands displace proximally and dorsally = increased extension of PIP.
  • FDP unopposed

Causes

Clinical Features

  • PIP extension with DIP flexion

Differential Diagnosis

  • Joint volar subluxation
  • FDS laceration
  • Intrinsic contracture

Hand and finger injuries

Evaluation

  • Clinical diagnosis
  • Consider x-ray to rule out avulsion fracture

Management

  • Extension block splint
  • Refer to orthopedic surgery

Disposition

  • Discharge

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