1. Audible “snap” or “pop” with
flexing/extending the fingers
2. Possible tissue mass on the palm side of the finger
3. Point tenderness within the joint
B. Sprains
1. Pain within the joint
2. Swelling within the joint
3. Loss of strength and motion within the joint
C. Dislocations/Fractures – do not attempt
to reduce the dislocation
1. Obvious deformity
2. Loss of range of motion
3. Point tenderness
4. Swelling within the joint
