The mechanism of injury involves a sudden forceful extension of a flexed finger which often occurs while grasping another player’s jersey 3[C].
Typically seen in football and rugby 1[C...
All FDP avulsion injuries require urgent surgical intervention 3[C].
Initial management may include ice, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and splinting.
The injured finger s...
Following surgery, the affected hand should be placed in a dorsal blocking splint with the wrist in midflexion, the MCP joints at 75 degrees of flexion, and the PIP/DIP joints in extensio...
An acute diagnosis of jersey finger requires urgent surgical treatment 4.
Return to contact sports may be anticipated 4 to 6 mo after surgery 7.
Depending on the sport, it may be possibl...
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