title: Closed mallet thumb injury: a review of the literature and case study of the use of magnetic resonance imaging in deciding treatment.
abstract: At present, the literature dedicated to closed mallet thumb injury offers conflicting evidence between conservative and operative approaches. Although conservative treatment is often successful, retraction of the extensor pollicis tendon may lead to improper reattachment and continued deformity. This discussion and case report serve to highlight the use of magnetic resonance imaging as an adjunct in selecting the proper treatment strategy for this injury at initial presentation.
authors: New York, N.Y. From the Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, New York University School of Medicine.
authors: Georges N
authors: GN
authors: Tabbal
authors: Nicholas
authors: N
authors: Bastidas
authors: Sheel
authors: S
authors: Sharma
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries*