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. 2013 Oct;132(4):560e-566e.
doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3182a0148c.

Current concepts in the evaluation and treatment of mallet finger injury

Jacob M P Bloom  1 , Joseph S Khouri, Warren C Hammert
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Current concepts in the evaluation and treatment of mallet finger injury

Jacob M P Bloom et al. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013 Oct.

Abstract

The mallet finger is a frequently encountered fingertip injury that leads to extensor lag of the distal phalanx. Classification systems stratify these injuries as ranging from soft-tissue disruption of the extensor mechanism alone to those that have articular involvement and volar subluxation. The management of mallet finger injuries varies based on injury pattern and surgeon preference. These treatment options include splinting regimens, closed reduction and percutaneous pinning, and open reduction and internal fixation. Although the final goal of treatment is to establish a congruent joint, the efficacy of each treatment modality has been shown to vary.

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