Mallet finger

Background

• Rupture of extensor tendon in area of distal phalanx
  • May be accompanied by avulsion fracture

Diagnosis

• Results in DIP joint flexed 40'

Treatment

1. Splint DIP joint in continuous slight hyperextension x 6wk
2. must be without interruption for entire time
3. given extra splint for shower
4. ortho in 7-10days

See Also

• Radiograph-Negative Hand and Finger Injuries

Source

• Tintinalli
• Atlas of Emergency Medicine