boutonniere deformity

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A deformity of the finger in which the middle joint (PIP) is permanently bent toward the palm while the end joint (DIP) is bent back.

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Hand and wrist: discussion + exam with orthopedic surgeon, Alton Barron, M.D.

Hand and wrist: discussion + exam with orthopedic surgeon, Alton Barron, M.D.

Peter Attia MD

A deformity of the finger in which the middle joint (PIP) is permanently bent toward the palm while the end joint (DIP) is bent back.