Treating Boutonniere Deformity -

Viz Medical on Instagram: "Damage to your finger tendons can twist them into some freaky shapes. A Swan Neck deformity bends the middle joint backward and the fingertip forward. A Boutonnière deformity does the opposite — the middle joint droops while the fingertip points up. Both can come from arthritis, injury, or tendon tears. Splints or ring supports can help realign the finger and even correct the problem. Do you know someone with this condition? Tell us in the comments! #SwanNeckDeformity

Dr.Hamini(pt)BPT, CDNT ,CDCT ,CIASTMP👩‍⚕️ on Instagram: "Boutonniere deformity is a finger injury characterized by a permanently bent middle joint (proximal interphalangeal joint) and a hyperextended fingertip (distal interphalangeal joint). Often caused by rheumatoid arthritis or, Trauma, such as a laceration or dislocation (e.g., jamming a finger), it involves a rupture of the central slip tendon. Treatment usually involves splinting to keep the finger straight. Key Aspects of Boutonniere Def