Sprains and Strain of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint
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Definition:
An injury to the metacarpophalangeal joint when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dislocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force.
Symptoms- Pain in the finger
- Swelling in the finger
- Loss of ROM in the finger
- Point tender on the metacarpophalangeal joint
Causes- Forced finger or thumb hyperextension
- Forced finger or thumb abduction
- Fall onto thumb
Treatment- ROM and stretching
- Soft tissue massage
- Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
- Upper extremity strengthening
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