Mallet Finger (cont.)
Medical Author:
Sachin J Shah, MD
Coauthor:
Steven Nazario, MD
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Richard Harrigan, MD
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Next StepsAhand specialist may monitor the progress of the injury, especially if a deformity in the finger may develop. If a cut is repaired, a return to the doctor may be necessary in 10 days to have the sutures removed. Viewer Comments & ReviewsMallet Finger - CausesThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the cause of your mallet finger? |
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Loss of extensor tendon continuity at the distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) causes the joint to rest in an abnormally flexed position.
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