Mallet Finger
Avulsion of extensor tendon at DIP joint; may involve bony fragment. Mechanism: sudden forced flexion of extended DIP (e.g., ball injury). Clinical: inability to extend DIP; distal finger droop. X-ray: may show avulsion fracture; subluxation if >30–50% articular surface involved. Management: extension splinting 6–8 weeks; surgery for large bony fragment or volar subluxation.
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10What is the primary mechanism of injury for mallet finger?
mcqWhat is the most common type of mallet finger?
mcqWhat is the recommended initial management for a Type I mallet finger?
mcqWhat is a potential long-term consequence of untreated mallet finger?
mcqWhich type of mallet finger injury involves a bony avulsion?
mcqWhat should be assessed during the clinical examination of a patient with suspected mallet finger?
mcqWhen is surgical intervention typically indicated in mallet finger injuries?
mcqWhat is the typical duration for splinting in a case of Type I mallet finger?
mcqWhich of the following is NOT a common mechanism of injury for mallet finger?
mcqWhat is the most appropriate imaging study to evaluate a suspected mallet finger injury?