Presentation
Finger trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Mallet finger
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Info
Tiny avulsion fracture of the dorsal aspect of the base of the distal phalanx of the little (5th) finger.
Case Discussion
A triangular avulsion fragment at the insertion of the common extensor tendon on the dorsal aspect of the distal phalanx at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint is compatible with mallet finger.
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