Boutonnière Deformity of Finger
Overview
SymptomsandDiagnosis
Treatments
Treatment
A splint will be needed to protect the finger as it heals. Other options are:
Medications
Medicine may be needed to ease pain and swelling. It may be given by mouth or with an injection.
Antibiotics may also be used to treat an infection.
Surgery
Some people may need surgery to repair the tendon. Exercises will also be given to help with finger strength and motion.
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a (BD; Buttonhole Deformity; Central Slip Disruption; Central Slip Injury; Deformity of Finger, Boutonnière; Extensor Tendon Rupture; PIP Joint Sprain)
RESOURCES
National Institutes of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases http://www.niams.nih.gov
Ortho Info—American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons http://orthoinfo.aaos.org
CANADIAN RESOURCES
Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation http://www.canorth.org
Canadian Physiotherapy Association http://www.physiotherapy.ca
References
Boutonniere deformity of the finger. Orthogate website. Available at: http://www.orthogate.org/patient-education/hand/boutonniere-deformity-of-the-finger.html. Published September 4, 2015. Accessed September 23, 2019.
Boutonniere deformity—emergency management. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/management/boutonniere-deformity-emergency-management . Accessed September 23, 2019.
McMurtry JT, Isaacs J. Extensor tendons injuries. Clin Sports Med 2015. Jan;34(1):167-180.