Mallet Finger: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

What Is Mallet Finger?

Mallet finger is an injury to the tendon that straightens the end of the finger or thumb.  Mallet finger is also known as baseball finger, however this injury can occur to anyone if an object, such as a ball strikes the tip of the finger or thumb causing the finger to bend further that it is supposed to go.  As a result of this injury, the individual is unable to straighten the tip of the finger or thumb actively.  There are three different mallet finger injuries that can occur, 1. Damage to the tendon, but there is no fracture.  2. Tendon ruptured accompanied by small fracture.  3. Tendon ruptures with a large fraction present.  Complications accompanied by mallet finger include soreness, scarring, limitations in finger flexion.

Causes of Mallet Finger 

1. Cut finger
2. Jammed finger
3. Crushed finger 

Mallet Finger Symptoms 

1. Bruised, painful, swollen finger 
2. Droopy fingertip
3. Difficult time straightening out the finger without assistance 

Mallet Finger Treatment 

ASTRは扱います mallet finger 筋肉の不均衡、瘢痕組織、トリガーポイントに対処することにより、穏やかで効果的かつ自然な方法で、  筋膜の制限、炎症、姿勢、しばしば痛みの原因となる体の力学。 ASTRは、症状だけでなく、痛みの根本原因に対処するために全体的なアプローチを取ります。 ASTR治療は自宅で行うことができます mallet finger.