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. Stop the decision aid Stop the decision aid You have not yet completed the decision aid. Do you really want to leave the decision aid? No Yes, I already found the information I needed Yes, the information is not relevant to me Yes, otherwise... What do you think of the decision aid? Notes × Notes Previous Next × Register U kunt de volgende keer inloggen op www.decisionaid.info/login with this digit code and the password that you created. PIN (Patient Identification Number) Password Re-enter password × Log-in PIN (Patient Identification Number) Password
