What is Jersey Finger?
- Jersey Finger is an injury in which the flexor tendon responsible for bending the fingertip detaches from its attachment to the distal phalanx. It commonly occurs when a finger is forcibly straightened while actively flexed, often during sports when a player's finger catches on another person's clothing.
- Symptoms include pain, swelling, and the inability to actively bend the fingertip at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint. Diagnosis is based on clinical examination and X-rays to identify any associated bone fragment.
- Treatment depends on the severity of the injury and may involve surgical repair to reattach the tendon, followed by splinting and rehabilitation to restore finger movement and function.
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