The climber finger: one case

An intact pulley system is essential for exact guidance of the finger. in climbers, the pulley systems during climbing may be exposed to grip up to 700 Nw. When this accurate system doesn't work correctly, induce a decrease in strength and in the dexterity of the fingers. Clinical findings by itself are not enough for obtaininig a correct diagnostic, so is neccesary a complementary study. In this way, US has shown a 98% of sensibility and a 100% of specificity in the diagnostic of the partial, complete, isolated and/or combinated rupture of the pulleys. The most common situation is the isolated rupture of A2 pul…