Occupational therapy practitioners are key health care providers for people with
musculoskeletal disorders of the distal upper extremity. It is imperative that practitioners …

Purpose The current literature describes multiple surgical and nonsurgical techniques for
the management of mallet finger injuries, and there is no consensus on the indications for …

In adults, mallet finger is a traumatic zone I lesion of the extensor tendon with either tendon
rupture or bony avulsion at the base of the distal phalanx. High-energy mechanisms of injury …

Background: Mallet finger is a common injury of the extensor tendon insertion causing an
extension lag of the distal interphalangeal joint. Methods: We reviewed the most current …

Despite the frequency of mallet finger injuries, treatment options can often be costly, time-
consuming, and ill-fitted. Three-dimensional (3D) printing allows for the production of highly …

Purpose To determine if there is a superior orthosis and wearing regimen for the
conservative treatment of mallet finger injuries. The secondary purpose is to examine the …

The mallet finger is a frequently encountered fingertip injury that leads to extensor lag of the
distal phalanx. Classification systems stratify these injuries as ranging from soft-tissue …

Abstract Study Design Prospective cohort. Introduction Patient comprehension of their injury,
its treatment, and health care provider's instructions plays an important role in health …

Abstract Study Design Systematic review. Introduction Patient adherence to orthosis wear
and/or prescribed exercises improves functional outcome after acute injury and can prevent …

Objective Tendinous mallet finger injuries are normally treated conservatively by finger
splinting, whereby the injured finger is immobilised in extension to allow the ruptured …