mallet finger

mallet finger
mal·let finger 'mal-ət- n involuntary flexion of the distal phalanx of a finger caused by avulsion of the extensor tendon

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a condition in which a finger (usually the index finger) is bent downwards at the tip, due to avulsion of the long extensor tendon from the bone. Treatment is to hold the tip of the finger straight with a splint for at least six weeks.

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partial permanent flexion of the terminal phalanx of a finger caused by a ball or other object striking the end or back of the finger, resulting in rupture of the attachment of the extensor tendon. Called also baseball f., drop f., and hammer f.

Mallet finger with secondary swan neck deformity.


Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • Mallet finger — Classification and external resources Mallet finger is indicated in the middle finger in this photo. The tip of the finger bends downwards while the rest of the finger stays straight. ICD 10 M …   Wikipedia

  • mallet finger — a condition in which a finger (usually the index finger) is bent downwards at the tip, due to avulsion of the long extensor tendon from the bone. Treatment is to hold the tip of the finger straight with a splint for at least six weeks …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • Finger — For other uses, see Finger (disambiguation). Fingers of the human left hand. A finger is a limb of the human body and a type of digit, an organ of manipulation and sensation found in the hands of humans and other primates …   Wikipedia

  • Палец Молоткообразный (Mallet Finger) — загнутый книзу мизинец; обычно причиной такого era искривления является разрыв сухожилия длинного разгибателя. Источник: Медицинский словарь …   Медицинские термины

  • finger — One of the digits of the hand. SYN: digitus manus [TA]. [A.S.] baseball f. an avulsion, partial or complete, of the long f. extensor from the base of the distal phalanx. SYN: drop f., hammer f., mallet f.. blubber f. SYN: erysip …   Medical dictionary

  • baseball finger — mallet f …   Medical dictionary

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  • hammer finger — mallet f …   Medical dictionary

  • digitus malleus — mallet finger …   Medical dictionary

  • ПАЛЕЦ МОЛОТКООБРАЗНЫЙ — (mallet finger) загнутый книзу мизинец; обычно причиной такого era искривления является разрыв сухожилия длинного разгибателя …   Толковый словарь по медицине

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