| Physical Therapy-Induced Secondary Bony Mallet Finger Deformity |
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Hyun Ho Han, Jong Yun Choi, Suk Ho Moon |
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. nasuko@catholic.ac.kr |
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Received: 11 May 2015 • Revised: 20 June 2015 • Accepted: 23 July 2015 |
| Abstract |
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After operation for fracture in the phalangeal bones, rehabilitation is initiated in order to minimize joint stiffness if in the case, complete bony union is confirmed by hand surgeons. The described case demonstrates that bony mallet deformity can occur during physical therapy following by surgical pinning of a proximal phalangeal fracture. This mallet finger deformity occurred due to vigorous rehabilitation for correction of postoperative joint stiffness. So, when hand surgeons treat patients with proximal phalangeal fracture, it is important to minimize joint space involvement and close follow-ups accompanying imaging studies during rehabilitation period. |
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