Presentation
History of fall yesterday, on the clinical examination, tenderness in the right hand over the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint and distal interphalangeal joint of the right little finger.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Mallet finger
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Avulsed tiny fracture in the base of the distal phalanx of the right little finger.
There is an old healed scaphoid fracture fixed in place with a screw.
Case Discussion
When you suspect bone injury in the phalanx with normal AP and oblique views, don't hesitate to request the true lateral view.
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