Citation

Brody GA. Hand Clin. 2012; 28(3): 435.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.hcl.2012.05.043

PMID

22883901

Abstract

Mallet finger injuries are frequent in football and are difficult to treat during the competitive season. Minor digit injuries that do not have bony components are often treated with a reinforced stack-type splint. Skin care may be a problem and needs to be monitored closely by the training staff. If the splint cannot be tolerated by the player because of the demands of his/her position, percutaneous pins have been utilized as an internal splint. We have used the largest pins possible and always use 2 pins.

SafetyLit note: The full text of this article does not reveal the game (American football, soccer, etc.) under discussion.

Language: en