How to treat mallet finger

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Asked for Male, 26 Years

Hi I am a 26 year old male and I have injured my finger in the gym while doing some exercise. The doctor says I have developed mallet finger which means I have injured the tendon of my finger. He has asked me to for physiotherapy. Is there a permanent treatment for the same?

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Dr. Vishal Patil Joint Replacement Surgeon 19 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vishal Patil

Joint Replacement Surgeon 19 yrs exp Pune

It can be splint or kwire and splint. Splint has to be used for around three month

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