Mallet finger injuries: the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and management

摘要

The aim of this article is to develop emergency nurses' knowledge of the pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, diagnosis and management of mallet finger injuries. After reading this article and completing the time out activities you should be able to: ? Identify the incidence of hand injury presentations to emergency departments (EDs). ? Outline the most common mechanisms of injury that result in mallet finger. ? Discuss the main assessment criteria for the diagnosis of mallet finger injuries. ? Describe the possible management options. ? Identify the potential complications that can occur.