How is boutonnière deformity treated?

How is boutonnière deformity treated?

Whatever happens, early treatment is important. Your provider will likely begin with nonsurgical options, unless your torn central slip is exposed. An open wound will probably require surgery.

Nonsurgical treatment is a splint that keeps your PIP joint straight, but allows your other joints to move. You’ll have to wear the splint continuously for four to six weeks. Your provider might also suggest exercises.

If you have rheumatoid arthritis, some of your medications are designed to stop your disease from getting worse (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs) and damaging tissue (biologic response modifiers). Other medications are to stop pain and inflammation (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and glucocorticoids). If your joint doesn’t heal, you might need joint replacement surgery.