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What is a central slip injury?

What is a central slip injury?

Scenario: Katherine was walking her dog with the lead wrapped around her hand. Her dog suddenly pulled and the lead caught and yanked her finger. The middle joint is now swollen and she cannot straighten her finger. What Is a Central Slip Injury? The central slip is part of the…

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What is a Boutonnière Deformity?

What is a Boutonnière Deformity?

BOUTONNIERE DEFORMITY – QUESTION: An 18 year old woman is unable to straighten her finger after a blow during a game of netball on the weekend, it is causing her a great deal of discomfort. What is the issue? What is a Boutonnière Deformity? A Boutonnière deformity is the result…

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