{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: The Diagnosis and Management of Mallet Finger Injuries.
{Author}: Lamaris GA;Matthew MK;
{Journal}: Hand (N Y)
{Volume}: 12
{Issue}: 3
{Year}: 05 2017
暂无{DOI}: 10.1177/1558944716642763
{Abstract}: Mallet finger is a common injury of the extensor tendon insertion causing an extension lag of the distal interphalangeal joint.<BR>We reviewed the most current literature on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of mallet finger injuries focusing on the indications and outcomes of surgical intervention.<BR>Nonoperative management has been advocated for almost all mallet finger injuries; however, complex injuries are usually treated surgically. There is still controversy regarding the absolute indications for surgical intervention.<BR>Although surgery is generally indicated in the case of mallet fractures involving more than one-third of the articular surface as well as in all patients who develop volar subluxation of the distal phalanx, a significant advantage of surgical management even in those complicated cases has yet to be clearly proven.