Mallet: extensor tendon avulsion at DIP → inability to extend. Jersey: FDP avulsion at DIP → inability to flex. Mallet mechanism: forced DIP flexion; Jersey: forced DIP extension during flexion. Mallet management: splinting in extension; surgery if subluxation/large fragment. Jersey management: surgical repair in all cases.
Mallet: extensor tendon avulsion at DIP → inability to extend. Jersey: FDP avulsion at DIP → inability to flex. Mallet mechanism: forced DIP flexion; Jersey: forced DIP extension during flexion. Mallet management: splinting in extension; surgery if subluxation/large fragment. Jersey management: surgical repair in all cases.
What is the primary mechanism of injury for mallet finger?
In mallet finger, which of the following is the most appropriate initial management for a Type I injury?
What is the characteristic clinical feature of mallet finger?
Which finger is most commonly involved in jersey finger?
What is the recommended management for a Type II mallet finger injury?
For jersey finger, what is the standard management approach?
What is the main consequence of non-compliance with splinting in mallet finger treatment?
Which of the following types of mallet finger injuries requires operative fixation?
What is the primary reason for failure in the non-operative treatment of mallet finger?
Which of the following statements is true regarding passive extension in mallet finger?
