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Mallet finger

Revision as of 12:38, 27 August 2024 by Nikolas (Sọ̀rọ̀ | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Mallet finger occurs due to trauma to extensor digitorum tendon * Due to trauma of the finger in extended position, which causes sudden forced flexion ** Often occurs when trying to catch a ball, so it’s also called baseball finger * Often occurs in fingers 3, 4 and 5 * Can cause fracture or subluxation * Treatment ** Conservative *** Extension splinting of DIP joint ** Surgical *** In severe cases <section end="orthopaedics" /> Cate...")
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  • Mallet finger occurs due to trauma to extensor digitorum tendon
  • Due to trauma of the finger in extended position, which causes sudden forced flexion
    • Often occurs when trying to catch a ball, so it’s also called baseball finger
  • Often occurs in fingers 3, 4 and 5
  • Can cause fracture or subluxation
  • Treatment
    • Conservative
      • Extension splinting of DIP joint
    • Surgical
      • In severe cases