Mallet Finger I Taping Technique

A tutorial on how to self tape a mallet finger

A mallet finger is a deformity of the finger. It occurs when the tendon that straightens the finger (the extensor tendon) is impacted this can occur through a tendon rupture or avulsion fracture.

This can commonly happen when an object (like a ball) strikes the tip of the finger. It can also happen when forceful bending of the fingertip occurs. I personally suffered one of these when my finger got caught in an oppositions guernsey. This force tears the tendon or causes the tendon to be pulled from the bone. As a result, the tip of the finger no longer straightens. This condition is sometimes referred to as “baseball finger.”

It is imperative to get this seen to by a professional immediately as speed is critical in having a good result. In many cases this can heel if managed correctly. If not you will end up with a finger similar to mine and if you look closely I am also developing a swan neck deformity as my body tries to compensate for the lack of extension at my DIP joint.



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