Current concepts in the evaluation and treatment of mallet finger injury.
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.
Rochester, N.Y. From the Division of Plastic Surgery and the Department of Orthopedics, University of Rochester Medical Center.
Jacob M P
JMP
Bloom
Joseph S
JS
Khouri
Warren C
WC
Hammert
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D013165:Splints