परिभाषा
Boutonnière deformity (BD) prevents you from straightening your finger. The disorder affects the finger’s system of tendons. The tendons allow you to flex and straighten your finger.
का कारण बनता है
In BD, the tendon on the top of the finger (called the central slip) is torn or cut from the other tendons. This creates a tear that resembles a buttonhole (or boutonnière in French). The middle joint is forced down and the fingertip bends back. The tendons on this part of the finger are flat and thin. They are prone to injury. If you have BD in the thumb, it affects a joint called the metacarpophalangeal (MCP).
BD can be caused by:
- A powerful blow to the finger
- A cut to the finger’s central slip
- An injury to the middle finger joint (called the proximal interphalangeal [PIP] joint)
- A severe burn on the hand
जोखिम कारक
These factors increase your chance of developing BD:
- Having rheumatoid arthritis or Dupuytren’s contracture
- Participating in rough sports, especially those involving catching and throwing balls (eg, football, basketball)
यदि आपके पास इनमें से कोई भी जोखिम कारक है तो अपने डॉक्टर को बताएं।
लक्षण
If you have any of these symptoms, do not assume it is due to BD. These symptoms may be caused by other conditions. Tell your doctor if you have any of these:
- Pain and swelling on the top of the finger’s middle joint (the PIP joint)
- Inability to straighten finger at the middle joint
- Sign of injury (eg, fracture or dislocation) to the PIP joint
- Sign of injury (eg, fracture or dislocation) to the MCP joint
निदान
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done, paying close attention to:
- Muscle strength
- Joint damage
- Range of motion
- Presence of swelling
- Evidence of infection
- Tenderness in the finger
An x-ray may be done to see if you have a fracture.
उपचार
अपने चिकित्सक के साथ बात के बारे में सबसे अच्छा उपचार योजना के लिए आप. उपचार के विकल्प में निम्न शामिल हैं:
दवा
Your doctor may recommend the following medications:
- Corticosteroids—to reduce inflammation
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)—to reduce pain and inflammation
Nonsurgical Approaches
For milder cases, the treatment is nonsurgical and may involve:
- Splinting
- Applied to the middle joint to fully extend it
- Used for 3-6 weeks
- Stretching and strengthening exercises
- Other techniques: massage, ultrasound therapy, electrical stimulation
If your finger does not improve, you may need surgery.
सर्जरी
Surgery is needed in severe cases. For example, when the tendon is cut or when the deformity has lasted a long time. Surgery generally does not return your finger to the way it was working before the injury. But, you may have some improvement. After surgery, you will have to do exercises to strengthen the finger.
रोकथाम
To help reduce your chance of getting BD, take the following steps:
- Wear the proper equipment when playing sports.
- If you have rheumatoid arthritis, ask you doctor about ways to protect your joints.