Acute disruptions of the terminal extensor tendon are common and can result in significant
dysfunction if not recognized and treated appropriately. This article provides a topical
review of the contemporary literature concerning acute mallet finger injuries. It
also proposes a modification to the Doyle classification to make it more encompassing
and less prone to interobserver error.
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Publication history
Published online: December 09, 2022
Accepted:
October 11,
2022
Received:
October 25,
2021
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