Mallet finger

• 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