Retrospective study shows 4 weeks of splinting achieves equivalent outcomes to 6 weeks in acute injuries, suggesting optimal treatment duration.
Bony mallet injuries are usually treated with 6 weeks of continuous splinting. This retrospective study found that 4 weeks of immobilization followed by staged withdrawal achieved outcomes equivalent to those for 6 weeks, suggesting that shorter treatment is as effective for acute cases. Level of evidence: IV
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