title: Mallet thumb.
abstract: The uncommon injury of mallet thumb is described, with four case reports. In diagnosis the condition must be distinguished from dropped thumb. Operative treatment is advised which, in this small series, gave excellent results.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery