Mallet finger is a common condition seen in our practice.
It is often caused by a ball hitting the end of the finger, however there are various other causes. This results in damage to the tendon that straightens the end joint of the finger (the distal interphalangeal joint). The finger will usually appear bent and is often painful and swollen.
Mallet fingers do not correct without intervention and immediate splinting is required to correct the deformity and assist in healing. An X-ray is required to see if there is an associated fracture of the finger.
