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*Delayed complication of chronic untreated mallet finger | *Delayed complication of chronic untreated mallet finger | ||
*Seen also in rheumatoid arthritis, trauma | |||
*Lateral bands displace proximally and dorsally = increased extension of PIP. | *Lateral bands displace proximally and dorsally = increased extension of PIP. | ||
*FDP unopposed | *FDP unopposed | ||
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==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
*Joint volar subluxation | |||
*FDS laceration | |||
*Intrinsic contracture | |||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
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==Management== | ==Management== | ||
*Extension Block Splint | |||
==Disposition== | ==Disposition== | ||
Revision as of 05:52, 15 April 2016
Background
- Delayed complication of chronic untreated mallet finger
- Seen also in rheumatoid arthritis, trauma
- Lateral bands displace proximally and dorsally = increased extension of PIP.
- FDP unopposed
Clinical Features
- PIP extension with DIP flexion
Differential Diagnosis
- Joint volar subluxation
- FDS laceration
- Intrinsic contracture
Diagnosis
- Clinical diagnosis, XR to r/o avulsion fracture
Management
- Extension Block Splint
Disposition
See Also
External Links
References
- Rosen's
- Tintinalli