Swan neck deformity (rheumatoid classification)

SWAN NECK CLASSIFICATION

I PIP joint flexible in all positions
II PIP motion limited only by tenodesis effect
III Fixed PIP joint contracture, Xray OK
IV Xray - arthritic changes

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