What is important to you?

Determine what is important for you in choosing treatment for your mallet fracture. Choose the statement that fits you best. Move the orange triangle towards the statement you prefer.

Splint

I don't mind some deformity.

Surgery

I’d rather have a scar for less deformity.

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Splint

I’m worried about problems from surgery.

Surgery

I’m comfortable with the risks, discomforts, and inconveniences of surgery.

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Splint

If I can still function with arthritis, I don’t mind it.

Surgery

It’s worth having surgery to decrease the chance of arthritis.

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Your choice

What is your preference?

Splint

Surgery

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How certain are you about this decision?

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