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Ep 179 Hand Injuries – Finger Tip Injuries, Jersey Finger, PIP Dislocations, Metacarpal Fractures, Thumb Injuries, Tendon Lacerations

Emergency Medicine Cases

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What Are the Most Common Jersey Fingers?

"Jersey fingers may be something that comes along once every five years, depending on where you're working and how much you work," says Anton. " jersey finger is named after grabbing people's jerseys in rugby or football ... They try to run away from you and your ring finger takes it for the team." If a patient has FDP (frivolous dislocations), they should have six weeks of 24-7 extension before wearing their splint at night.

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