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==Background== | |||
*Axial loading force leads to prolonged swelling of PIP | |||
==Diagnosis== | |||
*X-ray negative | |||
*A. Volar plate sprain | |||
**No weakness | |||
**Rx: buddy tape | |||
*B. Central slip injury | |||
**mild extensor weakness | |||
**may become Boutonniere | |||
==Treatment== | |||
Dorsal splint extension | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 00:21, 1 May 2012
Background
- Axial loading force leads to prolonged swelling of PIP
Diagnosis
- X-ray negative
- A. Volar plate sprain
- No weakness
- Rx: buddy tape
- B. Central slip injury
- mild extensor weakness
- may become Boutonniere
Treatment
Dorsal splint extension
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli
- Atlas of Emergency Medicine