Mallet finger injuries: the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and management
Stephen McGhee @stephen37929091 Associate dean for undergraduate programs/associate professor, Clinical, School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Juan Gonzalez Assistant professor, School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Catherine Nadeau Clinical instructor, School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Johis Ortega Associate dean, Global and hemispheric programs, School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Patients commonly present to UK emergency departments with injuries to the tips of their fingers. Mallet finger is one of the most common injuries, resulting from an injury to the extensor tendon over the dorsal surface of the distal phalanges of the hand. Timely recognition, diagnosis and management are required to prevent complications. This article provides an overview of the pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, diagnosis and management of mallet finger injuries.
Emergency Nurse.
28, 3, 36-41.
doi: 10.7748/en.2020.e1996
Correspondence
stephenmcghee@miami.edu
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