Mallet finger injuries: The signs, symptoms, diagnosis and management

Stephen McGhee; Juan Gonzalez; Catherine Nadeau; Johis Ortega

doi:10.7748/en.2020.e1996

Mallet finger injuries: The signs, symptoms, diagnosis and management

Stephen McGhee, Juan Gonzalez, Catherine Nadeau, Johis Ortega

School of Nursing and Health Studies

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English (US)
Journal	Emergency Nurse
Volume	28
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.7748/en.2020.e1996
State	Published - May 5 2020

Keywords

Accident and emergency
Acute pain
Clinical skills
Diagnosis
Emergency care
Minor injuries
Nursing care
Pain
X-rays

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Emergency

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Mallet finger injuries: The signs, symptoms, diagnosis and management

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