Direct Answer
What is mallet finger?
Mallet finger is an injury that can make the fingertip droop and become difficult to straighten after tendon or bone injury near the end joint.
What To Know
Review the key points below, then use the related pages to explore care options.
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Care context
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Next steps
01
Condition listing
IOI treats mallet finger.
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Prompt evaluation
A hand specialist can evaluate alignment, tendon function, fracture involvement, and whether splinting or another treatment is needed.
Your surgeon or care team can confirm what applies to your situation.
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