Extension Block Pinning vs Conservative Treatment for Mallet Finger Fractures

Mallet finger fractures are injuries affecting the tip of the finger and can be treated either with splinting or surgery. However, there is no clear agreement on which treatment provides better outcomes for certain types of these fractures. In this study, patients with mallet finger fractures were randomly assigned to receive either surgical treatment using a pin-orthosis extension-block pinning technique or conservative treatment with splint immobilization. Patients were followed at regular intervals, and outcomes such as finger movement, function, bone healing, and complications were evaluated over time. The purpose of this study is to compare these two treatment approaches and determine which one leads to better clinical and functional outcomes.