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    3 reasons why stack splints are not ideal for mallet injuries
    • Sep 4, 2018
    • 3 min

    3 reasons why stack splints are not ideal for mallet injuries

    Stack splints are pre-fabricated off the shelf splints designed for mallet finger injuries. They are used as a way to support the finger and hold the finger tip straight. Used initially for a couple of days they are ok, but for anything longer, they are not ideal. Here is why. A mallet injury occurs to the fingertip, where it droops forward and is unable to be straightened. This can be due to either a fracture (boney mallet) or a tendon rupture (tendinous mallet) injury. Both
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    Why is my finger tip drooping?
    • Jul 3, 2018
    • 3 min

    Why is my finger tip drooping?

    If you find the tip of your finger is drooping down and you can’t straighten it, you may have a ‘mallet finger’ injury. A mallet injury is where you are unable to straighten the tip of your finger. A mallet injury does not appear significant however can lead to other complications or deformities if left untreated. Mallet finger injuries are common in ball sports or when the finger hits an object. They can also occur from simple activities like making the bed or getting dresse
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