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Boutonnière deformity
Boutonniere deformity is a deformed position of the fingers or toes, in which the joint nearest the knuckle is permanently bent toward the palm while the furthest joint is bent back away. Causes include injury, conditions like , psoriatic arthritis, and conditions such as Ehlers–Danlos .
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