Residual Extensor Lag Approximately 1 Month After Splint or Cast Immobilization of a Mallet Finger

Residual Extensor Lag Approximately 1 Month After Splint or Cast Immobilization of a Mallet Finger

Aim:

The purpose of the study is to learn more about how a person recovers after treatment for mallet finger injury. The investigators want to identify the best outcome after mallet finger injury and how to improve treatment strategies.

Primary null hypothesis:

There are no statistically significant factors associated with extensor lag between 4 weeks and 4 months after immobilization is discontinued for a mallet finger among demographic, injury, and treatment factors.

Secondary null hypothesis:

There are no statistically significant factors associated with PROMIS upper extremity function between 4 weeks and 4 months after completion of immobilization for a mallet finger among demographic, psychological, injury, and treatment factors.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years of age and older
• English fluency and literacy
• Mallet finger fracture or non-fracture
• Mallet finger subluxation or non-subluxation

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant Women