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Boutonniere deformity

Index Boutonniere deformity

Boutonniere deformity is a deformed position of the fingers or toes, in which the joint nearest the knuckle (the proximal interphalangeal joint, or PIP) is permanently bent toward the palm while the farthest joint (the distal interphalangeal joint, or DIP) is bent back away (PIP flexion with DIP hyperextension). [1]

8 relations: Anatomical terms of motion, Distal interphalangeal joint, Ehlers–Danlos syndromes, Finger, French language, Interphalangeal joints of the hand, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swan neck deformity.

Anatomical terms of motion

Motion, the process of movement, is described using specific anatomical terms.

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Distal interphalangeal joint

Distal interphalangeal joints are the articulations between the phalanges of the hand or foot.

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Ehlers–Danlos syndromes

Ehlers–Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of genetic connective tissue disorders.

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Finger

A finger is a limb of the human body and a type of digit, an organ of manipulation and sensation found in the hands of humans and other primates.

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French language

French (le français or la langue française) is a Romance language of the Indo-European family.

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Interphalangeal joints of the hand

The interphalangeal joints of the hand are the hinge joints between the phalanges of the fingers that provide flexion towards the palm of the hand.

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Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints.

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Swan neck deformity

Swan neck deformity is a deformed position of the finger, in which the joint closest to the fingertip is permanently bent toward the palm while the nearest joint to the palm is bent away from it (DIP flexion with PIP hyperextension).

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boutonniere_deformity

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