Key points Test your knowledge about mallet injury: Do mallet fractures need surgery? Yes Nonsurgical treatment is usually recommended regardless of fragment size. Surgery is an option when the joint is not aligned. No Nonsurgical treatment is usually recommended regardless of fragment size. Surgery is an option when the joint is not aligned. Surgery can prevent any droop. True A little droop of the fingertip is common after either treatment, but it might be less likely after surgery. False A little droop of the fingertip is common after either treatment, but it might be less likely after surgery. Nonoperative treatment has no risks. True The splint can cause a pressure sore or skin irritation. The joint may lose alignment during treatment. False The splint can cause a pressure sore or skin irritation. The joint may lose alignment during treatment. Immobilization is not necessary after surgery. True Immobilization is used for at least 4 weeks with either treatment. False Immobilization is used for at least 4 weeks with either treatment. Questions? × Help Heeft u hulp nodig bij het invullen van de keuzehulp? Of heeft u vragen over de keuzehulp? Bekijk hier het overzicht van veel gestelde vragen of neem contact op met het CZ Zorgteam: 013 594 9110. Notes × Notes Previous Next
