Background Fractures of the fingers and metacarpal bones are the most common fracture
type in the upper limb, with an incidence of 114 to 1483 per 100 000 persons per year. The …

Mallet finger describes a fingertip deformity where the distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) of
the affected digit is held in flexion, unable to extend the distal phalanx actively. The deformity …

Purpose This study aimed to compare the clinical, radiological, aesthetic and economic
outcomes of extension pin block technique and extension orthosis in closed mallet fractures …

Mallet finger is a commonly encountered condition in daily practice. However, there is
currently no consensus on whether surgical intervention or conservative treatment with …

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to review the general guidelines for MRI of the
finger and emphasize normal finger anatomy as it relates to abnormalities and injuries …

Background A mallet finger (MF) is diagnosed clinically and can be managed in primary
care. The actual incidence of MF and how it is managed in primary care is unknown. Aim To …

Purpose Excessive flexion at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint disrupts the extensor
mechanism, leading to mallet finger injuries. The goal of management is to restore active …

This article provides an overview of issues associated with traumatic injury to the distal
finger that results in extensor tendon disruption or bony avulsion at the base of the distal …

Objective. After replantation of severed fingers in infants, the utility model patent upper limb
restrictive brace‐assisted bed rest braking, combined with psychological intervention, can …

Background The management of old bony mallet fingers is complicated. The aim of the study
is to present a new method of open reduction and compression with double Kirschner wires …