Presentation
History of injury to right middle finger by generator at work place, today Local examination: No open wound, swelling and tenders on right middle finger DIP joint
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Mallet finger
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Avulsed fracture at the base of the distal phalanx of the right middle 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.