Presentation
Trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Mallet finger


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Small avulsion fracture of the dorsal aspect of the base of the distal phalanx of the 5th finger.
Case Discussion
A triangular bony fragment at the insertion of the common extensor tendon on the dorsal aspect of the distal phalanx is compatible with the mallet finger.