Trigger Finger Clinical Signs and Rehabilitation
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Which of the following is a symptom commonly associated with trigger finger?

  • Hyperextension of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint
  • Locking, cracking, or popping with flexion or extension (correct)
  • Painless range of motion exercises
  • Swelling at the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint

    • How can trigger finger be diagnosed?

  • Via palpation of the A1 pulley and observing catching during finger flexion and extension (correct)
  • By specific laboratory tests
  • By ultrasound of the hand
  • Through imaging studies

    • What is a common treatment approach for trigger finger?

  • Avoiding all finger movements
  • Immobilization in a splint (correct)
  • Joint mobilization and soft tissue mobilization
  • Surgical intervention only

    • What is the typical characteristic of Swan Neck Deformity?

    <p>Laxity of the volar plate and hyperextension of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of Swan Neck Deformity?

    <p>Rupture or tightness of the lateral bands of the fingers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of etiology is associated with traumatic Trigger Finger?

    <p>Resulting from intrinsic muscle tightness due to hand trauma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic symptom of Mallet Finger?

    <p>Inability to straighten the fingertip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a treatment option for Mallet Finger?

    <p>Splinting the DIP joint in extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common epidemiological trend related to Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) tear of the thumb?

    <p>More prevalent in males than females</p> Signup and view all the answers

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