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I think i have a mallet finger from playing football. what should i do?
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Splinting: Mallet fingers can often be corrected with splinting. The splint needs to remain on for 6 weeks without letting the finger bend. If you remove the splint to clean your finger, and fail to keep the finger straight, you may need to reset the 6 week clock again. Alternately you can have a pin placed for 6 weeks and then have it removed at that time. Consult an experienced hand surgeon.
Answered 3/25/2021
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Get an xray: You may have what's called a bony mallet which is a small fracture of the fingertip. Either way you will need a splint to keep the finger straight for about 6-8 weeks. See your physician to have it evaluated. Rarely this injury needs surgery.
Answered 12/14/2013
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Orthopedic hand MD.: See an orthopedic specialist who focuses on hand and finger. You may require surgery, depending on what the specialist determines.
Answered 10/2/2016
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