Presentation
Fall on right hand.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
From the case:
Mallet finger
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Avulsion fracture of the dorsal aspect of the base of the distal phalanx of the little (5th) finger.
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Avulsion fracture of the dorsal aspect of the base of the distal phalanx of the little (5th) finger.
Case Discussion
Mallet finger refers to injuries of the distal interphalangeal joint (DIP) that may occur as an isolated tendinous injury or in combination with an avulsion fracture of the basal distal phalanx.