A jersey finger diagnostic trap: Rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon and the flexor digitorum superficialis tendon

Abstract

Management of a 30-year-old man with a rarely described form of jersey finger: simultaneous rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus and flexor digitorum superficialis on the middle finger. Excision of the superficial tendon and anchoring of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon was performed. After 6 months of follow-up, the patient did not present any complaint and reported a complete return to his daily activities. Although very rare, these lesions could be easily detected upstream by ultrasound to avoid ‘surprise’ during surgical exploration and allow better operative planning.

Keywords

• Flexor tendon
• Hand finger
• Jersey finger
• Trauma