Presentation
History of pain at the right little finger since 8 days after a steel object fall on his finger while trying to lift it. On examination: no wound, no swelling, no hotness; there is mild deformity and tenderness over the distal interphalangeal joint.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Mallet finger
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Avulsed fracture at the base of the distal phalanx of the right little finger with intraarticular (DIP) extension.
Case Discussion
Mallet finger refers to damage in the extensor movement of the distal phalanx of the finger, either as a result of injury to the extensor tendon or due to an avulsion fracture at the base of the distal phalanx with dorsal displacement, resulting in the shape of a hammer-like finger.
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