Acute Mallet Finger Injuries-A Review.

J Hand Surg Am · Mar 2023 · Review

Sivakumar BS, Graham DJ, Ledgard JP, Lawson RD

Department of Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Australia

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis review covers current evidence on acute mallet finger injuries and proposes a refined, more reliable modification of the Doyle classification system.
Abstract, as published

Acute disruptions of the terminal extensor tendon are common and can result in significant dysfunction if not recognized and treated appropriately. This article provides a topical review of the contemporary literature concerning acute mallet finger injuries. It also proposes a modification to the Doyle classification to make it more encompassing and less prone to interobserver error.

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