Four-week splint with early mobilization protocol for the management of bony mallet injuries.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
Bony mallet injuries are usually treated with 6 weeks of continuous splinting. This retrospective study found that 4 weeks of immobilization followed by staged withdrawal achieved outcomes equivalent to those for 6 weeks, suggesting that shorter treatment is as effective for acute cases.<b>Level of evidence:</b> IV.