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Mallet Finger (cont.)

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Media file 1: This person's index finger has been injured, producing a condition called mallet finger.
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Mallet Finger - Causes

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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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