The management goal is to restore extension of the joint. Treatment is generally with a splint that holds the first joint of the finger straight continuously for 8 weeks. This should begin within a week of the injury. The splint may be worn just at night for a few additional weeks after this. The splint acts to immobilize flexing of the joint. Surgery generally does not improve outcomes. It may be required if the finger cannot be straightened by pushing on it or the break has pulled off more than 30% of the joint surface. Surgery may be preferred over the use of a split if a child is non-compliant. If the problem has been present a long time surgery may also be required. An open fracture may be another reason. Surgery will put the finger in a neutral position and drill a wire through the distal interphalangeal joint (DIP) to the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP), forcing immobilization. File:Splint1.An example of a splint for<unk> . File:Splint2.Lateral view of a splint for<unk> . Note the lower side is open to allow the second joint to flex.
Mallet finger
Trench foot
Hammer toe
Trigger finger
Pigeon toe
Jersey finger
Blue toe syndrome
Rocker bottom foot