Question 1

whats a mallet finger?

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Tendon Tear: A mallet finger is a tear of the tendon the extends the end joint in the finger. The treatment is a splint for six weeks. The splint has to stay on and dry 100% of the time for the treatment to be effective. See a hand surgeon for appropriate splinting.

Question 2

what exactly is mallet finger?

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Extensor injury: Mallet finger is from rupture of the distal extensor tendon or a fracture of the distal phalanx. The finger should be x-rayed to check for a fracture. Most mallets are treated by splinting 24/7 for 6 weeks.

Question 3

how can i fix my own mallet finger ?

Accepted Answer

Splinting: Most mallet fingers are due to a ruptured tendon. Some involve a bone fracture. Both can be treated by full time splinting for 2 months followed be night time only splinting for 1 month.  Although you can probably do this yourself, it is best to be evaluated and treated by a plastic, orthopedic, or hand surgeon.

Question 4

what is the mallet finger recovery time?

Accepted Answer

3 months: These require full time splinting for 6-8 weeks and then part time splinting for an additional month. When i say full time i mean full time. If the splint comes off and the finger droops you start from scratch. The splint also has to stay dry. There are relativly minor injuries but can be a major headache.

Question 5

i have suspected mallet finger so what now?

Accepted Answer

Splint: Mallet finger is from rupture of the distal extensor tendon or a fracture of the distal phalanx. The finger should be x-rayed to check for a fracture. Most mallets are treated by splinting 24/7 for 6 weeks.

Question 6

has anyone ever treated from mallet finger?

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Mallet finger: You should have an xray of the finger to check for fracture.  If there is, need to make sure there is no evidence of joint subluxation. The vast majority of mallet fingers are treated with splinting of the finger fully extended straight.  If fracture with subluxation, needs to be pinned. Good luck.

Question 7

how do i know when a mallet finger is cured?

Accepted Answer

It'll stay straight: It takes about 6 weeks for the torn end of the tendon to heal back to the bone. Treatment consists of splinting in extension for 6 wks. The splint must be worn at all times, if the finger becomes flexed at the last knuckle, the 6wks starts over! when the splint is removed, the finger should remain straight.

Question 8

what are some common causes of mallet finger?

Accepted Answer

A mallet finger: Can be from a pulled tendon or a fracture. In both cases thre is  incontinuity of the extensor tendon to the tip of the finger causing a droop as far as causes. It has also been called baseball finger ( hint there) i've seen it from making a bed . Basketball, workplace  trauma sports,  laceration , dog leashes, reigns from riding horses, falls . Torque feom machinery essentially any trauma.

Question 9

how long will it take to repair a mallet finger?

Accepted Answer

8 weeks: I recommend full time splinting for 8 weeks before initiating exercises. A mallet finger injury represents a rupture of the extensor tendon near the fingertip. Because the tendon is so thin at this level, surgical intervention is rarely needed.

Question 10

i believe i have mallet finger.what do i do help?

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Mallet finger: I typically recommend 8 weeks of full time and 4/6 weeks of  night time and part time activity splinting on the distal joint only . You can work with a mallet finger that is splinted . Dirk nowitzki played in the 2011 nba finals with this injury.  http://handcenterwma.blogspot.com/2011/06/mallet-finger-baseball-finger.html.

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