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| url = http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1244326-overview | | url = http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1244326-overview | ||
| author = Roberto Sandoval, John A Kare, Roman V Voytsekhovskiy, Robert R Schenck | | author = Roberto Sandoval, John A Kare, Roman V Voytsekhovskiy, Robert R Schenck | ||
| date = 10 February 2010}}</ref> | | date = 10 February 2010}}</ref> | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
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Boutonniere deformity is a sign indicative of rheumatoid arthritis, although it also is a result of a blow to the finger. Its basic appearance is that the middle joint of the injured finger bends down, while the fingertip bends back.[1] Formally, it manifests as hyperflexion at the proximal interphalangeal joint with hyperextension at the distal interphalangeal joint. The disorder is associated with tendon damage It is closely related to swan-neck deformity, which is more joint- than tendon-based[2]
Treatment
Treatment of deformities caused by trauma preferably is conservative and nonsurgical, although if surgery is required, it should not be delayed more than 3 weeks after the injury.[1] If caused by rheumatoid arthritis, medical management of that disease is paramount, although supportive measures such as padding and splints may be indicated.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Boutonnière Deformity, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- ↑ Roberto Sandoval, John A Kare, Roman V Voytsekhovskiy, Robert R Schenck (10 February 2010), "Swan-neck deformity: Overview", eMedicine