Mallet Finger

Mallet Finger

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MALLET FINGER Q. 1 The patient is unable actively to extend the terminal phalange although the distal interphalangeal joint can be extended passively.This is known as-  A Mallet finger  B Trigger finger  C Butter finger  D Ring finger  Q. 1 The patient is unable actively to extend the terminal phalange although the distal interphalangeal joint […]

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Mallet Finger

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MALLET FINGER MALLET FINGER Disruption of the extensor mechanism at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint Leads to a flexion deformity. This is known as mallet finger.  Etiology A direct blow to a finger tip which is rigidly held in extension. Causes a sudden flexion at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint of the finger causing: The

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