II. Epidemiology

III. Management: Reduction

  1. Easily reduced
  2. Apply longitudinal traction (pull) finger

IV. Management: Post-reduction

  1. Joint assessment
    1. Assess for collateral ligament injury
  2. Immobolization
    1. Buddy taping for 3 to 6 weeks
  3. Orthopedic referral indications
    1. Moderate to complete ligament tears

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