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Flexor Digitorum Profundus Rupure Research Paper

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Flexor Digitorum Profundus Rupture

Flexor digitorum profundus rupture, commonly called “jersey finger,” is a condition in which you are unable to bend your finger without assistance. This is caused by an injury to connective tissue (tendon) in the last joint of your finger, farthest form your palm. The tendon tears (ruptures), which restricts your ability to bend your finger joint.
Sometimes, when the tendon ruptures it can break off a piece of bone. This is called an avulsion fracture.

CAUSES
This condition is commonly caused by forced straightening (extension) of a bent (flexed) finger. When force on the tendon is too great, the tendon ruptures. Less commonly, this condition can be caused by a cut (laceration).

RISK FACTORS
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• Pain when moving the finger.
• Inability to bend the finger without assistance. When you do bend the finger with assistance, it may be able to bend all the way (it may have full passive range of motion).
• Bruising. This may not happen for up to 48 hours after the time of injury.
• A lump in the palm of the hand.

TREATMENT
This condition often needs to be treated with surgery. Before surgery, treatment involves icing and resting the injured area. Your health care provider may recommend medicines to help to reduce pain and inflammation.
After surgery, you may be given a cast or splint to stabilize your finger joint. Your health care provider may show you exercises to strengthen and stretch your finger, and you may be given the name of a physical therapist.

HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS

PREVENTION
• Take over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your health care provider.
• If directed, apply ice to the injured area:
○ Put ice in a plastic bag.
○ Place a towel between your skin and the bag.
○ Leave the ice on for 20 minutes, 2–3 times per

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