Inflammation in Mallet finger

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Asked for Male, 22 Years

I was diagnosed with Mallet finger 6 weeks back. I wore a mallet splint for the entire 6 weeks. My finger has straightened completely(only about 5° tilt is there) but swelling and redness persists. What should I do

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Dr. Sivaraman B

Orthopedist 27 yrs exp Chennai

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It will gradually settle down. Go to your ortho doctor again. You probably need to wear the splint in night for next 4 to six weeks. Start physio now

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Dr. Sidharth Singh Chandel Orthopedist 16 yrs exp Greater Noida · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sidharth Singh Chandel

Orthopedist 16 yrs exp Greater Noida

It's normal for swelling to persists for few weeks.

Next Steps

Local ice packs and elevation is required. Start gradual physiotherapy also.