Abstract
Background and Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the extension block Kirschner wire fixation method for large mallet fracture. Methods: There were 12 patient suffered from mallet fracture which fracture fragments were more than one third of articular surface. They received surgeries of extension block Kirschner wire method from Jan 2002 to June 2004. Exclude one patient lost follow up, there were eleven patients included in this series. There were 5 male and 6 female, average 43 years old. Eight patients were more than two weeks between deformity and operation days. They received a minimum of ten weeks follow up. Results: According to Crawford's criteria eight were excellent, two good and one fair. Two patients suffered from pin tract infection and resolved by oral antibiotic. Conclusion: This study reveals the extension block Kirschner wire method was effective and less complication in treating mallet finger even in subacute and chronic cases.
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