Surgical Management of Delayed Mallet Finger Fractures Using Combined Two-Extension Block Kirschner Wire and Dorsal Counterforce Techniques

Key Points

• Improved clinical outcomes observed in patients undergoing surgical management of mallet finger fractures, particularly using specific techniques.
• Patients undergoing this combined technique had significant improvements, with 85% showing optimal functional recovery by 6 months post-surgery.
• Surgical intervention involved the application of kirschner wire and dorsal counterforce techniques, aiming to stabilize the fracture effectively.
• Highlights the potential benefits of this novel approach, indicating a need for further studies to confirm effectiveness and adaptability.