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Step 1 The therapist holds the patients' MCP and PIP in full extension. | 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 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 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 | Step 4. If the FDP is intact, the patient will be able to flex at the DIP | ||
Provide the evidence for this technique here | Provide the evidence for this technique here | ||
Revision as of 00:21, 1 November 2020
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Purpose[edit | edit source]
The sweater finger sign also called Jersey Test is used to confirm a rupture of the Flexor Digitorum Profundus (FDP) Tendon. It occurs most often to the ring finger.
Technique[edit | edit source]
The following steps are taken to confirm if the sign is positive or not: [1]
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 [2].
Resources[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 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]
