Hand Surgery Resource

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Flexor Tendon Avulsion - Jersey Finger - Hand Surgery Resource Podcast
Wednesday, 10 September, 2025

Flexor Tendon Avulsion - Jersey Finger - Hand SurgeryResource PodcastIn this episode of the Hand Surgery Resource Podcast, Dr. Larry Hurst shares more about Flexor Tendon Avulsion, more popularly known as the Jersey Finger.This injury is typically caused by an attempted tackle in football or rugby when clothing is grasped. The forcible extension of the digit during active flexion can result in FDP avulsion. This forceful extension occurs as the player who is being tackled runs away from the player attempting to make the tackle so quickly that this player cannot let go. Find out more about it here: https://www.handsurgeryresource.net/flexor-tendon-avulsion