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2. Camptodactyly - Wikipedia

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   Camptodactyly is a medical condition that causes one or more digits (fingers or toes) to be permanently bent. It involves fixed flexion deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joints. Camptodactyly can be caused by a genetic disorder. In that case, it is an autosomal dominant trait that is known for its incomplete genetic expressivity. This ...

3. Broken toe - Wikipedia

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   If X-rays are taken, the neighbouring toes and joints are also imaged. [8] If there is diffuse pain and tenderness across the foot, it may be necessary to X-ray the whole foot. [8] For displaced fractures, follow-up X-rays may be taken 3-6 weeks after injury. [3] If a dislocated toe (a joint dislocation) is suspected, an X-ray may needed. [7]

4. Buddy wrapping - Wikipedia

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   Buddy wrapping, also called neighbour strapping [1] or buddy taping, is the act of bandaging a damaged or particularly a fractured finger or toe together with a healthy, uninjured one. The bandage or medical tape is usually stiff, not allowing the digits to move; the healthy digit acts as a splint , keeping the damaged one in a natural position ...

5. Jammed finger - Wikipedia

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   When removing the splint to assess the skin underneath, it is important that the digit remain in the splinted position. [2] These complications can be reduced by including a layer of tubular gauze or a moleskin lining between the splint and the skin of the finger. [5] If no splints are easily available, buddy taping can be employed. [1]

6. Mallet finger - Wikipedia

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   A mallet finger, also known as hammer finger or PLF finger or Hannan finger, is an extensor tendon injury at the farthest away finger joint. [2] This results in the inability to extend the finger tip without pushing it. [3] There is generally pain and bruising at the back side of the farthest away finger joint. [3]

7. Broken finger - Wikipedia

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   A broken finger may or may not require surgery. In simple cases, the bone may be put back in place and the finger may then be put in a splint, or strapped to another finger ("buddy taping"). [3] If the wrap that splints the finger is too tight, there is a risk of compartment syndrome. If the finger is numb, tingling, more painful, more swollen ...

8. Splint (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   Illustration of an Ankle Stirrup Splint Finger splint. Ankle stirrup – Used for the ankles. [2] Finger splints – Used for the fingers. A "mallet" or baseball finger is a rupture of the extensor tendon and sometimes including a fracture. While surgery may be necessary such an injury may heal if placed in a finger splint. [3] Nasal splint [4]

9. Heberden's node - Wikipedia

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   Heberden's nodes are hard or bony swellings that can develop in the distal interphalangeal joints (DIP) (the joints closest to the end of the fingers and toes). [1] They are a sign of osteoarthritis and are caused by formation of osteophytes (calcific spurs) of the articular (joint) cartilage in response to repeated trauma at the joint.