Abstract
Closed avulsion of both flexor tendons is an uncommon injury pattern. We discuss a
classic rugby jersey injury that resulted in avulsion of both flexor tendons with
the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) avulsion incorporating a large fracture of
the middle phalanx. To our knowledge, this pattern has been described only once in
the literature. We propose a modification to the flexor tendon avulsion classification
allowing incorporation of this injury pattern to help guide its management.
Keywords
flexor tendon - avulsion - fracture - jersey finger
