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Rugby player.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
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Mallet finger
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Bruising and swelling over the dorsal aspect of the left little finger.
From the case:
Mallet finger
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Avulsion-fracture of the base of the distal phalanx of the left little finger on its dorsal aspect.
From the case:
Mallet finger
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Longitudinal US images demonstrate avulsion of the bony insertion of the extensor digitorum longus tendon at the base of distal phalanx (P3) of the left little finger.
Note minor hematoma is seen between the P2 and the extensor digitorum tendon distally.
Case Discussion
Findings are compatible with Mallet finger in a rugby player.
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