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External Fixation for Surgical Treatment of a Mallet Finger

From the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey

Correspondence: Dr Tufan Kaleli, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Uludag, Görükle, Bursa 16059, Turkey. Tel./Fax: +90-224-442-91-99; E-Mail: kaleli{at}uludag.edu.tr

A new surgical technique is described for the treatment of mallet finger deformity which involves the application of a mini external fixator across the distal interphalangeal joint and resection of a portion of the extensor mechanism. We reviewed 19 patients who were treated with this technique, at a mean follow-up period of 36 (range, 24–48) months. The mean extensor lag was 2° (range, –7° to 13°) and the mean flexion range was 70° (range, 20°–90°).

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 28, No. 3, 228-230 (2003)
DOI: 10.1016/S0266-7681(03)00020-2


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