Mallet deformity treated with a central slip tenotomy
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Chronic mallet deformity (droopy finger end) with good active flexion (bending) of the finger |
Through a transverse incision the central slip tendon is shown |
The central slip tendon is divided |
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The patient who is awake can demonstrate their improved DIP joint extension (straightening) |
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