The Mexican Hat Splint – A New Splint for the Treatment of Closed Mallet Finger

2001 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 488-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. W. WILSON ◽  
C. T. K. KHOO
Keyword(s):  
Interphalangeal Joint ◽  
Aluminium Foam ◽  
Mallet Finger ◽  
Distal Interphalangeal Joint ◽  
Finger Injuries ◽  
Mexican Hat ◽  
Skin Circulation ◽  
Potential Problems ◽  
Distal Interphalangeal

A new splint for the treatment of closed mallet finger injuries is described. This is a modified aluminium-foam (‘Zimmer’) splint, which takes account of the skin circulation at the distal interphalangeal joint, and is specifically designed to alleviate the potential problems which can be seen with the traditional ‘mallet finger’ splints.

Mallet-Finger Injuries: A Prospective, Controlled Trial of Internal and External Splintage.

HAND ◽  
1982 ◽  
Vol os-14 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. Auchincloss
Keyword(s):  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Interphalangeal Joint ◽  
Mallet Finger ◽  
Distal Interphalangeal Joint ◽  
Finger Injuries ◽  
Distal Interphalangeal

A prospective controlled trial of mallet-finger injuries treated by internal fixation or external splintage of the distal interphalangeal joint showed no particular advantages for either method, but suggested that patients presenting after some delay may achieve better results after internal fixation.

Pull-Out Wire Fixation for Acute Mallet Finger Fractures With K-Wire Stabilization of the Distal Interphalangeal Joint

2010 ◽  
Vol 35 (11) ◽  
pp. 1864-1869 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu Zhang ◽  
Hui Meng ◽  
Xinzhong Shao ◽  
Shumin Wen ◽  
Hongwei Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interphalangeal Joint ◽  
Mallet Finger ◽  
Distal Interphalangeal Joint ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
Wire Fixation ◽  
Distal Interphalangeal

External Fixation for Surgical Treatment of a Mallet Finger

2003 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 228-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. KALELI ◽  
C. OZTURK ◽  
S. ERSOZLU
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Surgical Technique ◽  
Interphalangeal Joint ◽  
Mallet Finger ◽  
Distal Interphalangeal Joint ◽  
Distal Interphalangeal ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Extensor Lag ◽  
New Surgical Technique

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°).

Long-term Stack splint immobilization for closed tendinous Mallet Finger

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (03) ◽  
pp. 170-175
Author(s):  
In Tae Hong ◽  
Eugene Baek ◽  
Cheungsoo Ha ◽  
Soo-Hong Han
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Protocol ◽  
Interphalangeal Joint ◽  
Flexion Angle ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Mallet Finger ◽  
Distal Interphalangeal Joint ◽  
Distal Interphalangeal ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Crawford Classification

Abstract Background Closed tendinous mallet finger can be treated non-operatively by extension splinting of the distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) for 6 to 8 weeks. However, method of conservative treatment in detail differs among various reports, especially in type of orthosis, duration of full-time immobilization and additional night orthotic wear after full-time immobilization. In our institution, full-time Stack splint is applied with distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) in extension for 12 weeks and night orthosis is worn for 4 weeks. Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate clinical and functional outcomes of tendinous mallet finger using our treatment protocol. Patients and Methods Between March 2007 and December 2017, patients with tendinous mallet finger who were managed conservatively according to our treatment protocol were retrospectively reviewed. A total of 100 patients (101 cases) were enrolled, including 77 males and 23 females. Extension lag was measured before, soon after treatment, and at the final follow-up. Flexion angle of DIP joint was measured at the final follow-up. Patients were clinically evaluated based on the Crawford classification scale and Abouna & Brown criteria. Results The mean age of patients was 40 years and the mean follow-up was 48 months. The mean extension lag was 28.3 degrees initially and 2.6 degrees at the final follow-up. (p-value < 0.001) Flexion angle at the final follow-up was 68.3 degrees. Based on the Crawford classification scale, 56 % of patients had excellent results, and 25 % of patients had good results. According to Abouna & Brown criteria, 78 % of patients had success results and 7.5 % of patients had improved results. Conclusions Wearing orthosis for up to 16 weeks (12 weeks full time and 4 weeks night orthosis) in the treatment of tendinous mallet finger injuries can achieve satisfying result.

scholarly journals Causes of Procedural Failures of Closed Reductions using an Extension-Block Pin for Bony Mallet Finger

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taku Suzuki ◽  
Takuji Iwamoto ◽  
Noboru Matsumura ◽  
Hiroo Kimura ◽  
Masaya Nakamura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Closed Reduction ◽  
Kirschner Wire ◽  
Interphalangeal Joint ◽  
Bone Union ◽  
Mallet Finger ◽  
Distal Interphalangeal Joint ◽  
Reduction Procedure ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Distal Interphalangeal

AbstractThis retrospective study evaluated procedural failures of closed reductions using an extension-block Kirschner wire (K-wire) for bony mallet finger. A total of 132 patients who underwent a closed reduction for bony mallet finger in a procedure using an extension-block K-wire were radiographically assessed. Radiographs were used to evaluate (1) postoperative displacement of the reduction before or after K-wire removal and (2) inaccurate reduction of the fragment immediately after surgery. The causes of procedural failure and bone union were evaluated using radiographs and medical records of the intraoperative findings. Out of 132 patients, 17 with procedural failure were enrolled. Displacement of the reduction before and after K-wire removal occurred in seven and six cases, respectively. Inaccurate reduction immediately after surgery occurred in four cases. The most common cause of procedural failure was inaccurate insertion of the K-wire to fix the distal interphalangeal joint (eight cases) followed by inaccurate insertion of the extension-block pin (five cases). All patients had bone union regardless of the displacement of the reduction or inaccurate reduction of the fragment. Caution should be exercised during the reduction and fixation when an extension-block K-wire is used in a closed reduction procedure.

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