Best Practice Case Studies-Case 128 Asset 2 Mallet Finger

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Lorann Putnam, an occupational and hand therapist, explains mallet finger treatment. The main goal is to keep the DIP joint fully straight, or slightly hyperextended for tendon injuries, in a splint for six uninterrupted weeks. If the splint comes off or the finger bends, the healing clock restarts. She describes several splints, especially stack and Oval-8 splints, and stresses keeping the PIP joint mobile with regular exercises. After six weeks, only active range of motion should begin, avoiding passive stretching until later. She also recommends edema control with icing, Coban wrap, and careful splint fit to prevent stiffness and support healing.

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Edition 4th Edition

Related Case 4th Edition, Case 128

Topic Hand

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4th Edition

4th Edition, Case 128

Hand

mallet finger treatment

DIP joint splinting

stack splint

Oval-8 splint

edema control