Essential Sports Medicine by Unknown

Author:Unknown
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9783030643164
Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Immobilization does not usually extend beyond 4 weeks. At this time, there is usually evidence of healing on imaging. After this period of initial immobilization, an orthotic should be used for additional 4–6 weeks when participating in sports.

Digital Extensor Tendon Injury (Mallet Finger) [7]

“Mallet finger,” also known as “baseball finger,” is caused by sudden passive flexion of the extended DIP joint, causing rupture of the extensor tendon. It is also known as baseball finger because it can occur when a finger is “jammed” while catching a ball. The digital extensor tendon can be disrupted in various zones; mallet finger is caused by disruption of zone 1, the terminal extensor tendon at or distal to the DIP joint from a sudden forced flexion of an extended fingertip.

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