Science Source Stock Photo

Mallet finger

Description: Mallet finger. The top part of this finger is bent at an angle from the rest of the finger. This is due to damage to the tendon that normally supports the final bone (distal phalanx) of a finger, and keeps it aligned with the other bones. This tendon is called the extensor tendon. This injury usually occurs during ball sports. The ball hits the top of the finger and causes the tendon to tear. The injury is treated with a splint to keep the finger in its correct alignment while the tendon heals. The splint should be worn for 6-8 weeks. A tendon is a cord of connective tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. This injury was sustained while playing football.

Credit:

Cordelia Molloy/Science Source

Unique identifier: SS2176043

Legacy Identifier: SD0427

Type: Image

Size: 3622px × 4924px (~51 MB)

Add to cart

Direct link to Image

Copy URL to clipboard

Add to lightbox My First Lightbox

Add to cart

Company

Connect