Mallet finger is defined as a stretching or tearing of the extensor tendon or a complete avulsion of the tendon insertion from the dorsal base of the distal phalanx with or without b...
Patient reports axial loading and/or hyperflexion of the DIP joint while the finger is held in extension. Classically, the extended finger is struck on the tip by a ball.
Patient compl...
There is general consensus in current literature that nonoperative treatment is indicated in almost all mallet finger injuries in the absence of large articular disruption or...
Regular physician assessment and diligent patient compliance are critical for successful nonoperative treatment.
Assess compliance with continuous splinting at fol...
The typical mechanism of injury is a “jamming” or axial load to the fingertip, resulting in the inability to actively extend the DIP joint.
Without treatment, mallet finger may result i...
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