Mallet finger
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Background
- Rupture of extensor tendon in area of distal phalanx
- May be accompanied by avulsion fracture
Diagnosis
- Results in DIP joint flexed 40'
Treatment
- Splint DIP joint in continuous slight hyperextension x 6wk
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli
- Atlas of Emergency Medicine