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"Classification"
"Complications"
"Jersey finger (also called rugby finger, rugger jersey finger or sweater finger) describes a type of injury where there is avulsion of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) from the volar aspect of the distal phalanx base 1. It classically occurs during certain sports resulting from sudden hyperextension of an actively flexed finger (e.g. grabbing an opponent's jersey during rugby or American football)."
"It is characterised by an inability to flex the finger at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint. There is a slight extension at this joint. There is pain and tenderness over the volar distal finger 1."
"It is characterised by an inability to flex the finger at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint. There is a slight extension at this joint. There is pain and tenderness over the volar distal finger 1."
"surgical intervention: all complete flexor tendon injuries should be surgically repaired or at least referred to an orthopaedic hand surgeon; tendon retraction and time from injury are key 1"