Athletes, particularly rugby and football players. Individuals who sustained a sudden pull on a flexed finger. Those experiencing pain and swelling at the base of the fingertip.

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Struggling to flex your fingertip after a sports injury? Get a professional clinical assessment of your flexor tendon to ensure proper healing and prevent permanent loss of finger function.

Scientific name: Clinical Evaluation of Jersey Finger (FDP Avulsion)

Specialized clinical examination to evaluate Flexor Digitorum Profundus (FDP) avulsion. It involves testing active flexion of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint to determine injury severity and surgical necessity.

Clinical Evaluation of Jersey Finger (FDP Avulsion) - Restore Your Finger's Natural Grip

Service type Specialized Medical Examination

Duration 20-30 minutes

Fasting Fasting is not required

Included Services

DIP joint flexion test
Grip strength assessment
Surgical necessity determination

Medical Service Information

Purpose of Clinical Evaluation

To confirm the integrity of the Flexor Digitorum Profundus (FDP) tendon.
To classify the injury type (Type I to V) using the Leddy-Packer system.
To prevent permanent deformity or loss of finger function.

Target Groups

Athletes, particularly rugby and football players.
Individuals who sustained a sudden pull on a flexed finger.
Those experiencing pain and swelling at the base of the fingertip.

Importance of Early Diagnosis

Jersey finger often requires early surgical intervention for optimal results.
Delayed diagnosis can lead to tendon retraction, making repair difficult.
Accurate assessment guides effective post-operative rehabilitation.

Conditions & Notices

Preferably bring any previous X-rays of the affected hand