Boxer's Knuckle

Tear of the dorsal capsule of a finger metacarpophalangeal joint is an uncommon injury that should be differentiated from an injury to the sagittal fibers of the extensor hood. While the latter injury can often be treated nonoperatively, a dorsal capsular injury usually requires surgery, particularl...

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Published inTechniques in hand & upper extremity surgery Vol. 6; no. 4; p. 196
Main Authors Stracher, Michael, Posner, Martin A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.2002
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Summary:Tear of the dorsal capsule of a finger metacarpophalangeal joint is an uncommon injury that should be differentiated from an injury to the sagittal fibers of the extensor hood. While the latter injury can often be treated nonoperatively, a dorsal capsular injury usually requires surgery, particularly in athletes who are disabled by the injury.
ISSN:1089-3393
DOI:10.1097/00130911-200212000-00007