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Mallet Finger


When the tip of the finger is struck or jammed, the tendon may rupture or pull away from the bone, which can result in the tendon being injured. A mallet finger presents with a bent or drooping fingertip, pain, inflammation, and trouble straightening the finger.



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Mallet finger occurs when a finger is acutely bent at the tip, resulting in an inability to lift the tip of the finger. This may be due to a fracture or detachment of the tendon that helps in lifting the tip of the finger. Mallet finger is initially treated with STRICT immobilisation of the affected finger in a splint to allow for healing of the detached extensor tendon. Mallet fingers might result in the affected finger becoming permanently stiff or deformed if they are not treated.

For a mallet finger injury surgery is performed to reattach the damaged extensor tendon, which straightens the finger. This can be done surgically through a tiny incision or another way to treat it is to pass two metal wires through the bones (which are later removed). Strict immobilisation after surgery remains the mainstay of post-operative treatment.

Procedure Details:

  • Expected Surgery Time: 1 hours
  • Done Under: Local Anaesthesia
  • Hospitalisation: day
  • Supporting Garment: Splint for 6 - 8 weeks

Follow-Up Details:

  • Next Follow-up: 1 week after surgery
  • Return to light work: 4 - 6 weeks depending on nature of work
  • Return to moderately heavy physical work: 4 - 6 weeks
  • Physiotherapy: Yes

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