Presentation
Pain in the little finger of the right hand. Cannot extend distal phalanx. No clear history of trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Mallet finger
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Mallet finger with a triangular avulsion fracture of the base of the distal phalanx of the right fifth finger at the insertion of the common extensor tendon.
Case Discussion
It is very uncommon for mallet finger to undergo surgical intervention