Jersey finger is a traumatic injury to the flexor tendon of the finger, where the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendon is torn away (avulsed) from its attachment at the base of the distal phalanx. This injury affects the ability to bend the fingertip joint and typically occurs following a forceful extension of a flexed finger.
Is this an emergency?
Jersey finger injuries require prompt medical assessment and surgery.
Please contact 1300HANDOC for advice and further instructions.
- Pain and tenderness
- Finger may rest in a more extended position compared with the other fingers
- Deformity
- Inability to bend the finger
- Swelling
- Contact sports where grabbing or tackling is involved
- Repetitive gripping or handling of objects in manual occupations can increase the risk of a Jersey finger injury
- History and mechanism of injury
- Hand examination
- X-ray
Early assessment of the injury and prompt care will provide the best outcome for Jersey finger injuries, as surgery is required to reattach the tendon.
Please contact 1300HANDOC to discuss the treatment recommendations based on the injury.
1300 426 362