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The sweater finger sign also called Jersey Test is used to confirm | The sweater finger sign also called Jersey Test is used to confirm the rupture or the integrity of the Flexor Digitorum Profundus (FDP) Tendon. It occurs most often to the ring finger <ref>Harvey W. Overview of Wrist and Hand Orthopaedic Special Tests. Home Health Care Management & Practice. 23rd ed. 2011.</ref>. | ||
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Purpose[edit | edit source]
The sweater finger sign also called Jersey Test is used to confirm the rupture or the integrity of the Flexor Digitorum Profundus (FDP) Tendon. It occurs most often to the ring finger [1].
Technique[edit | edit source]
The following steps are taken to confirm if the sign is positive or not: [2]
Step 1. The therapist holds the patients' MCP and PIP in full extension.
Step 2. Then the patient is asked to flex at the DIP or make a fist
Step 3. The PIP must be held in full extension to isolate FDP function
Step 4. If the FDP is intact, the patient will be able to flex at the DIP
Provide the evidence for this technique here
Clinical Indication[edit | edit source]
The Jersey test is indicated in the diagnosis of the Flexor digitorum profundus injury [3].
Resources[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Harvey W. Overview of Wrist and Hand Orthopaedic Special Tests. Home Health Care Management & Practice. 23rd ed. 2011.
- ↑ Demystifying the Hand Exam. Available from: https://www.nuemblog.com/blog/2018/4/9/hand-exam (Accessed, 31 October 2020)
- ↑ Han Exam. Available from: https://fpnotebook.com/ortho/exam/HndExm.htm ( Accessed, 31 October 2020)
- ↑ Alfred University Health and Human Performance. Sweater Finger Sign. Available from: http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEaMYr0NuWk [last accessed 31/10/2020]
- ↑ Dr. Nabil Ebraheim. Jersey Finger - Everything You Need To Know. Available from:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwy9gfN0K_Q [ last accessed 31/10/2020]
