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Mallet finger

Case contributed by Ali Abougazia
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall on right hand.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
x-ray

Avulsion fracture of the dorsal aspect of the base of the distal phalanx of the little (5th) finger. 

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x-ray

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.

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