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Mallet Finger

Mallet Finger. Keefer Kimball, Kayla Gibbs. What it is!. deformity of a finger caused when the extensor tendon is damaged. (DIP joint) Finger is unable to extend. Also called baseball finger. Mechanism of Injury.

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Mallet Finger

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  1. Mallet Finger Keefer Kimball, Kayla Gibbs

  2. What it is! • deformity of a finger caused when the extensor tendon is damaged. (DIP joint) • Finger is unable to extend. • Also called baseball finger

  3. Mechanism of Injury • When a ball or other object strikes the tip of the finger or thumb, the force damages the thin tendon that straightens the finger.

  4. Treatment • Treatment include surgery or Mallet splint for 6 to 8 weeks • Or extension block k-wire for 4 weeks.

  5. Treatment Part 2 • The splint allows the tendon to return to normal length • If the finger is bent during these weeks the healing process must start all over again. • Surgery is used to reattach the tendon and is usually performed within a week of the injury.

  6. Recovery • Will completely recover! • Resume life with little to no restrictions after healing. • Don’t loose many degrees of movement.

  7. Anatomy • DIP joint of fingers or thumb; extensor tendon

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