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Jersey Finger

Jersey Finger. By Matt Danielson and Falon Fiorillo. Description of Injury. Avulsion of the Flexor D igitorum P rofundus An avulsion is the forcible tearing away or separation of a bodily structure or part Can occur in 1 st -5 th phalange. Anatomy.

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Jersey Finger

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  1. Jersey Finger By Matt Danielson and FalonFiorillo

  2. Description of Injury • Avulsion of the Flexor Digitorum Profundus • An avulsion is the forcible tearing away or separation of a bodily structure or part • Can occur in 1st-5th phalange

  3. Anatomy • Damage to the DIP joint ( Distil Interplalangeal Joint) and the FDP (Flexor Digitorum Profundus).

  4. Mechanism of Injury • This injury often occurs in mainly football • A player grabs another player's jersey with the tips of one or more fingers while that player is pulling or running away • This action hyperextends the tip of the finger at the DIP joint while the proximal portion of the finger is flexed. • Can partially or completely rupture the FDP tendon

  5. Treatment • Type I- (partial rupture of the tendon) can be treated through rest ice compression elevation (R.I.C.E.). Sometimes a splint is required • Type II & III- (full tendon rupture & chipped bone) may require surgery to require soft tissue.

  6. Recovery • If surgery is done, the injured finger is kept in a splint for at least 6 weeks • The patient is suggested to not participate in sports for at least 3 months

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