Presentation
Hand trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Mallet finger
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Intra-articular fracture through the dorsal aspect of the fifth finger distal phalangeal base.
Case Discussion
This injury pattern is known as a Mallet finger, which is an avulsion fracture of the extensor tendon at its insertion onto the distal phalangeal base.