Boutonniere Deformity
Boutonniere deformities often are the result of an injury such as jamming your finger, but they also may be from inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. The term "boutonniere" refers to the position the finger rests in after it is injured—that is, bent down at the middle joint and extending upward at the end joint of the finger.
SSPT's approach to treating Boutonniere injuries
Proper and timely therapy can often prevent the need for surgical repair of the injured tendons. Your treatment may include:
- Custom splinting to extend the middle joint and flex the end joint
- Edema management techniques
- Guidance on appropriate range of motion techniques
- Therapeutic modalities to decrease pain and inflammation
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