Ten cases of chronic mallet fingers that were 4 to 18 weeks old were treated conservatively by immobilization of the distal interphalangeal joint in extension for 8 continuous weeks and for 2 more weeks at night. With a stringent rating system, there were five excellent, four good, and one fair end result. Two patients had recurrence of the deformity within a week after treatment, and both fully recovered after 8 weeks of further splinting. Splinting is a predictable, safe, and simple method of treatment for chronic mallet fingers. © 1986, American Society for Surgery of the Hand. All rights reserved.
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Patel, M. R., Desai, S. S., & Bassini-Lipson, L. (1986). Conservative management of chronic mallet finger. Journal of Hand Surgery, 11(4), 570–573. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0363-5023(86)80202-7
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