Frequently dismissed as minor injuries and therefore may present as subacute or chronic injuries
All finger phalangeal injuries require radiographic evaluation.
Attempt to reduce dislocations imm...
Hand dominance
Occupation and/or athletic position
Environment surrounding injury (risk of infection)
Mechanism of injury and hand position at time of injury:
Forceful passive flexion of ...
Hand:
Nondisplaced extra-articular fractures:
Buddy tape nondisplaced fractures: Never leave 5th finger isolated and unprotected (remember to place absorptive padding between digits).
Drain sub...
Buddy tape/splint simple fractures continuously for a minimum of 2 wk; protected return to play with splinting during sporting activities for another 4 wk
For persistent mallet injuries wi...
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Rettig AC. Athletic injuries of the wrist and hand. Pa...
Obtain radiographs in all finger injuries before and after reduction.
Mallet injuries are the most common closed tendon injury in the athlete, particularly baseball and softball athlete...
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