Image based Question-66577

Identify the orthopaedic deformity as shown in the picture below ?

A. Swan neck deformity.

B. Bamboo finger appearance.

C. Bread-crumb appearance.

D. None of the above.

Correct Answer » A Explanation

The orthopaedic deformity as shown in the picture above represents 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).