Presentation
History of pain and swelling at the right middle finger since 2 days after trauma by a hard object at work, on examination: mild swelling hotness and tenderness over the dorsal side of the distal interphalangeal joint with deformity.
Patient Data
Age: 40 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.
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