Jersey finger is caused by rupture of:
Correct Answer: Flexor digitorum profundus
Description: Ans: B. Flexor digitorum profundus(Ref Bailey 26/e p465)Rugger jersey finger:Caused by rupture of flexor digitorum profundus.Injury to flexor profundus tendon at its attachment point to distal phalanx.Occurs mostly in American football when a player grabs another player's jersey with the tips of one or more fingers while that player is pulling or running away."
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