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Mallet deformity in sport.

D Simpson1, M M McQueen, P Kumar

  • 1Orthopaedic Trauma Unit, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh NHS Trust, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. simsquash@aol.com

Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|February 13, 2001
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Acute sporting injuries can cause mallet deformities, but splinting offers excellent recovery. Most patients regain full digit function after approximately six weeks of splintage and avoiding sports.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Trauma Care

Background:

  • Acute sporting injuries are common presentations to trauma units.
  • Mallet deformities, affecting soft tissue or bone, are a less frequent consequence of these injuries.
  • Rugby is a notable sport associated with mallet deformities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of mallet deformities from acute sporting injuries.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of splintage in treating mallet deformities.
  • To assess functional outcomes and recovery times following treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 851 patients with acute sporting injuries over four months.
  • Identification of patients with mallet deformities (soft tissue or bony).

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  • Analysis of treatment methods (splintage) and patient-reported functional outcomes via questionnaires.

    • Main Results:

    • Eighteen patients (2%) presented with mallet deformities.
    • Rugby was the most common sport implicated, accounting for 8 of 18 cases.
    • Nine out of fourteen patients reported excellent digit function post-treatment with splintage.

    Conclusions:

    • Mallet deformity is an uncommon injury resulting from sports.
    • Splintage is an effective treatment for mallet deformities.
    • Excellent functional outcomes are achievable with appropriate splintage and sport avoidance during recovery.