Hand & Finger - Readings

Question 1

An FDP avulsion, is also known as…?

Answer 1

Jersey Finger

Question 2

What is “Climbers finger”

Answer 2

A rupture of the Flexor tendon pulley

Question 3

What is Skiers thumb?

Answer 3

An ulnar collateral ligament rupture of the MCP

Question 4

What is a “Boxers Fracture”

Answer 4

A fracture of the 4th and 5th MC

Question 5

Tasks such as holding a key are difficult for what hand/finger injury

Answer 5

MCP ulnar collateral injury

Question 6

Describe a swan neck deformity

Answer 6

1. Hyperextension of the PIP

2. Flexion of the DIP

Question 7

What two injuries can result in a swan neck deformity

Answer 7

1. Mallet finger

2. Volar plate disruption

Question 8

Describe a Boutonniere deformity?

Answer 8

1. PIP joint flexion

2. DIP hyperextension

Question 9

Injury to what structure results in a Boutonniere deformity ?

Answer 9

Ruptured extensor tendon proximal to the PIP

Question 10

An inability to actively flex the DIP joint will indicate an injury to what structure ?
what investigation should follow this and why

Answer 10

FDP

X-ray, to rule out an avulsion injury