ring finger involved in 75% of cases during grip ring fingertip is 5 mm more prominent than other digits in ~90% of patients therefore ring finger exposed to greater average force …... My first Surgery - Mallet finger Here is my first ever blog helping others know more about going through a Mallet Finger trauma and recovery Throughout the process of my ailment and recovery, I can't thank enough people close to me who helped me / helping me through the surgery and the recovery.
What is Mallet Finger? Mallet Finger is a deformity in which the fingertip bends downward at the end joint and can no longer be straightened. Tendons attach the muscles in the forearm to the phalanx (finger bones) permitting movement of the fingers.
A mallet finger describes a condition in which the end of a finger is bent (flexed) towards the palm and cannot straighten. What causes a mallet finger? The usual cause is an injury to the end of the finger.