Jersey Finger Test

Other Names

Load video

YouTube

YouTube might collect personal data. Privacy Policy

Continue Dismiss

Jersey Finger Test

Demonstration of the jersey finger test

Modified Jersey Finger Test done in supination

• Jersey Finger Test
• Sweater Finger Test
• Jersey Test
• Isolated Flexor Digitorum Profundus (FDP) Test
• FDP Function Test
• Distal Interphalangeal (DIP) Flexion Test
• Isolated DIP Flexion Test
• Active DIP Flexion Against Resistance

---

Purpose

• Evaluate the integrity of the Flexor Digitorum Profundus at the distal interphalangeal joint

---

Description

Pronated Hand

• Hand is resting on a table with the distal phalanx hanging off
• The finger and the rest of hand is stabilized by the examiner
• The patient is asked to flex the affected finger
• Positive test
  • Absence of flexion at the distal interphalangeal joint

Supinated Hand

• Hand is resting on the table
• The therapist holds the metacarpophalangeal joint, proximal interphalangeal joint in full extension
• The patient is asked to make a fist or to flex the affected digit
• Positive test
  • Absence of flexion at the distal interphalangeal joint

---

Pathology

• Jersey Finger

---

Evidence

• Unknown

---

See Also

• Finger Pain Main
• Physical Exam Hand
• Hand Anatomy Main

---