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Mallet finger
A condition caused by a tear of the tendon at the finger joint closest to the fingertip. It happens most commonly from a trauma which causes sudden movement of the joint.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
Is a type of:
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | |||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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Can a mallet finger that's several years old be fixed?
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I got a mallet finger, how can I continue my daily life?
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Got a mallet finger. how long will i be out of commission?
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What should I do if I have mallet finger and I want to start tumbling again?
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My brother was diagnosed with mallet finger. Any tips or suggestions for him??
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For how long can mallet finger go untreated before it becomes a permanent deformity?
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How are mallet fingers treated?
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What is a fast recovery method for mallet fingers?
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How do I fix a bony mallet finger?
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How can I cure my 3 month old's mallet finger?
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Could I have Mallet finger if I have finger pain?
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I have a mallet finger that never got treated. Aesthetically, it doesn't look great, but there is no pain. Should I have it looked at?
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Got a mallet finger. how long will I be out of playing baseball?
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Can you have mallet finger in all the fingers of one hand?
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A 43-year old asked:
How long will it take to fix a mallet finger/ruptured extensor tendon?
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I have been diagnosed with mallet finger w/a fracture. Will I be able to return to sports?
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Has anyone had a mallet deformity?
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Is it normal to get hand cramps after doing mallet exercises?
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I'm bleeding after being fingered, is this normal?
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A 17-year old female asked:
I started bleeding while being fingered. Why does this happen?
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A 41-year old asked:
How come I always feel depressed or shameful after I've fingered myself?
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have a red lump finger?
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