Swan Neck Deformity

Common symptoms include:

• Bent or curved finger appearance
• Pain while bending the finger
• Finger stiffness
• Joint locking or snapping
• Difficulty making a fist
• Weak grip strength
• Limited finger movement
• Difficulty holding or grasping objects

Swan neck deformity may develop due to:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Untreated mallet finger injury
• Finger joint trauma
• Tendon or ligament injury
• Nerve damage
• Muscle imbalance in the hand
• Genetic conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
• Chronic finger inflammation

Tests may include:

• Finger joint mobility testing
• Bunnell’s test
• X-rays to assess joint damage and alignment

Physiotherapy helps improve finger alignment, reduce stiffness, strengthen hand muscles, and restore hand function.

Special splints help support finger joints and prevent excessive bending.

• Ring splints
• Extension block splints
• Progressive extension splints

Gentle stretching exercises help improve flexibility and joint mobility.

Hand strengthening exercises help improve grip strength and finger control. Exercises may include:

• Rubber ball squeezing
• Finger resistance exercises
• Functional hand activities

Range of Motion Exercises Finger mobility exercises help maintain joint movement and reduce stiffness. Finger Flexion & Extension Exercises Exercises are performed to improve bending and straightening of the fingers for better hand function. Finger Adduction & Abduction Exercises These exercises improve finger coordination, flexibility, and circulation.

• Experienced hand rehabilitation physiotherapists
• Personalized treatment and splinting programs
• Advanced hand therapy techniques
• One-on-one rehabilitation sessions
• Focus on improving hand function and mobility
• Customized exercise and recovery plans
• Patient education for long-term hand care

If you are experiencing finger deformity, stiffness, or difficulty using your hand, our physiotherapy team can help improve your hand function and mobility. Book your physiotherapy consultation today for expert swan neck deformity treatment and hand rehabilitation care.