Mallet Finger Deformity Radiology at Luke Earsman blog

Mallet Finger Deformity Radiology. Mallet finger leads to an imbalance in the distribution of the extensor force between the proximal interphalangeal (pip) and dip joints. Mallet finger is a common injury of the extensor tendon insertion causing an extension lag of the distal interphalangeal joint. Mallet finger is a finger deformity caused by disruption of the terminal extensor tendon distal to dip joint. Diagnosis is made clinically when the distal phalanx rests at ~45° of flexion with lack. A boutonniere deformity may develop as a late complication. We reviewed the most current literature on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of mallet finger injuries focusing on the indications and outcomes of surgical intervention. Initial treatment is splinting of the pip joint in extension. Mallet finger injuries that are not treated properly typically result in stiffness and deformity of the injured fingertip. It is characterised by an inability to extend the finger at the distal interphalangeal (dip) joint. Look for evidence of an avulsion fracture on the dorsal aspect of the base of the distal phalanx (=bony mallet).

Look for evidence of an avulsion fracture on the dorsal aspect of the base of the distal phalanx (=bony mallet). Mallet finger injuries that are not treated properly typically result in stiffness and deformity of the injured fingertip. Mallet finger is a finger deformity caused by disruption of the terminal extensor tendon distal to dip joint. It is characterised by an inability to extend the finger at the distal interphalangeal (dip) joint. Mallet finger is a common injury of the extensor tendon insertion causing an extension lag of the distal interphalangeal joint. We reviewed the most current literature on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of mallet finger injuries focusing on the indications and outcomes of surgical intervention. A boutonniere deformity may develop as a late complication. Mallet finger leads to an imbalance in the distribution of the extensor force between the proximal interphalangeal (pip) and dip joints. Diagnosis is made clinically when the distal phalanx rests at ~45° of flexion with lack. Initial treatment is splinting of the pip joint in extension.

Mallet finger Radiology at St. Vincent's University Hospital

Mallet Finger Deformity Radiology Diagnosis is made clinically when the distal phalanx rests at ~45° of flexion with lack. It is characterised by an inability to extend the finger at the distal interphalangeal (dip) joint. Diagnosis is made clinically when the distal phalanx rests at ~45° of flexion with lack. We reviewed the most current literature on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of mallet finger injuries focusing on the indications and outcomes of surgical intervention. Mallet finger is a finger deformity caused by disruption of the terminal extensor tendon distal to dip joint. Mallet finger is a common injury of the extensor tendon insertion causing an extension lag of the distal interphalangeal joint. Initial treatment is splinting of the pip joint in extension. Mallet finger injuries that are not treated properly typically result in stiffness and deformity of the injured fingertip. Mallet finger leads to an imbalance in the distribution of the extensor force between the proximal interphalangeal (pip) and dip joints. A boutonniere deformity may develop as a late complication. Look for evidence of an avulsion fracture on the dorsal aspect of the base of the distal phalanx (=bony mallet).