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Boutonniere Deformity

Introduction Boutonniere deformity is a clinical condition that primarily affects the fingers, particularly the middle and proximal interphalangeal joints. This deformity is characterized by a specific pattern of flexion and extension abnormalities in the finger joints, resulting in a distinctive appearance that resembles the buttonhole of a garment (hence the name “boutonniere,” which means buttonhole…