Question 1

what happens if i am a week late for mallet finger(dropped finger) treatment?

Accepted Answer

Not much.: Splint treatment of mallet fingers initiated within a week or two of the injury usually results in a satisfactory outcome.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

has anyone ever treated from mallet finger?

Accepted Answer

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 5

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 6

need tips for someone who has suffered from mallet finger?

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A mallet finger: Is when the extensor tendon at the tip of a finger ruptures. The rupture of this tendon can involve the tendon alone, be associated with a small bone fragment or fracture or can be associated with a fracture that requires significant care. The fingertip joint cannot extend and droops or lags despite effort to activley extend.     http://www.handctr.com/mallet-finger-baseball-finger-102.html.

Question 7

i have a mallet finger that never got treated. aesthetically, it doesn't look great, but there is no pain. should i have it looked at?

Accepted Answer

Your call: If the finger works fine and doesn't hurt, then it's totally your call on whether to get it fixed. Depending on the specif cause and how long it's been since it was injured, you may be able to have it splinted or you may require surgery to fix it. See your doc for an evaluation and possibly a referral to an orthopedist or hand surgeon.

Question 8

how do i fix a bony mallet finger?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Most times the mallet finger is result of a fracture of the bone in the tip of your finger.  The tendon that attaches to it has pulled a small piece of bone off.  Surgery will allow repositioning of the bone and treating the mallet.

Question 9

can i take this splint off mallet finger?

Accepted Answer

Yes, carefully: Splinting for mallet fingers works by keeping the torn end of the extensor tendon closely approximated to the bone. By removing the splint, you risk pulling the tendon away from the bone. This may delay or even prevent healing. The splint should be worn 24hrs/day, 7days/wk for 6 weeks for best results.  If you have to remove the splint, keep the tip of the finger hyperextended. Put it back on asap.

Question 10

can i work using splint for a mallet finger?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On your occupation. Keeping the tip of the effected finger in full extension or some hyperextension is very important for healing. Ask your physician if your occupation allows for this. Best of luck!

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