Mallet finger

MALLET FINGER

WHAT IS MALLET FINGER ??

Mallet finger is an injury to the end of the finger that causes it to bend in the direction of the palm.

SIGN AND SYMPTOM 

Symptoms may include the following:

• Pain, tenderness, and swelling at the outermost joint immediately after the injury
• Swelling and redness soon after the injury
• Inability to completely extend the finger while still being able to move it with help

  What causes of mallet finger?

  The usual cause is an injury to the end of the finger. The injury tears the the tendon that straightens (extends) the end of the finger.
  It is sometimes called baseball finger, as it is a common injury when trying to catch a fast, hard ball. If the catch is missed slightly then the ball hits the straight finger. This may force the end of the finger to bend (flex) further than normal and tear the tendon. Without the use of this tendon, the finger stays bent (flexed).