Sprains of the Interphalangeal Joint (Foot)
Definition:
An injury to the interphalangeal joint when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dislocation or fracture.
Symptoms:
- Pain in the finger
- Swelling in the finger
- Loss of ROM in the finger
- Bruising in the finger
Causes:
- Twisting and jamming force on the end of the finger
- Hyperextension of the finger
- Overstretching by radial or ulnar forces
Treatment:
- ROM and stretching
- Soft tissue massage
- Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
Phase 1
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