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

See Also

• Hand Non-Fracture DDx

Source

• Tintinalli
• Atlas of Emergency Medicine