AIIMS PG Entrance May 2015 – MCQ 19 – Jersey Finger

Jersey finger is seen in rupture of?
A. Flexor digitorum profundus
B. Flexor digitorum superficialis
C. Extensor digiti minimi
D. Extensor indicis

Correct answer : A. Flexor digitorum profundus

DP = Distal phalanx, MP = Middle phalanx, PP = Proximal phalanx. The lines represent the tendons of Flexor digitorum profundus.

Jersey finger is seen in injury to a Flexor Digitorum Profundus (FDP) tendon at the point where it is attached to the distal phalanx.

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