bone, joint, and muscle disorders
Swan Neck Deformity
Treatment of Swan Neck Deformity
Treatment of the underlying disorder Finger splints Sometimes surgery Treatment of swan-neck deformity is aimed at correcting the underlying disorder when possible. Mild deformities that have not yet developed scarring may be treated with finger splints (ring splints), which correct the deformity while still allowing a person to use the hand. Problems with the ability to pinch can be greatly improved by surgically realigning the joints or by fusing the thumb or finger joints together (called interphalangeal arthrodesis) into positions that allow for optimal function. 