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Post Mallet Finger
by turner7205, Nov 07, 2009 01:27AM
I sustained a mallet finger six weeks ago while at work. (Law Enforcment). I took off my splint as allowed by my orthopod. The finger is still bent, about 40 degrees I would guess. I can straighen it to almost straight, but with minor pain. When I relex the finger and let it go to resting position (40 degress) I feel a tingling pain. Now I did a good job of keeping the finger straight. When the doctor would change out the splint he would allow it to bend less than a degree (the natural arch of the finger). What now? I can not live with this deformity, as it GREATLY impacts my job. Could not safely grip my weapons if I needed to. Which is dangerous to everyone. Does the finger just need to get stronger again? Or does the finger need more time in the splint? Surgery? How do I know the tendon did not get re-injured during the treatment?
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Mallet finger results from sudden passive flexion (bend) of the distant interphalangeal joint (tip) so that the distant joint is avulsed from its insertion at the base of the distal phalanx. Sometimes it takes a fragment of bone with it so you have to check the reason why it is taking it so long with the usage of splint.
The treatment is by immobilizing the distal interphalangeal joint (tip) in hyperextension (opposite to the direction of your bend of the tip) with the help of aluminium splint or plaster cast.
Discuss with your orthopedician.
Take care!