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What should i do if i have mallet finger and i want to start tumbling again?
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Don't: If the mallet finger has not been treated, i would suggest getting an evaluation by a hand surgeon. They can be treated with splints or surgical correction.
Answered 6/8/2013
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Splint: Mallet finger is treated with 6 weeks of splinting. Tumbling is not recommended during splint wear due to the high likelihood that the splint will come off.
Answered 12/12/2012
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