Research Article

Extension Block Pinning of Mallet Fractures: Comparison Between Early and Delayed Surgery

Volume: 14 Number: 1 March 14, 2022
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Extension Block Pinning of Mallet Fractures: Comparison Between Early and Delayed Surgery

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the outcomes of individuals who had acute mallet fracture treatment early versus those who underwent delayed surgical treatment. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study in which all patients were skeletally mature and underwent closed extension pinning surgery for Doyle Type 4B mallet fractures. Crawford criteria were used to evaluate extension lag, loss of DIP joint flexion, and pain outcomes following surgery. All patients were evaluated clinically and radiographically. Results: There were 16 females and 32 males with total of 48 patients in this study. The mean age at the time of surgery was 31.50 ± 9.75 years (range, 19-60 years). A total of 30 patients with early surgical treatment of mallet fractures and 18 patients with delayed surgical therapy were included in the study. There was no significant difference in the active flexion of the DIPJ, Crawford criteria (p=0.085, p=0.907, respectively), except for complication rates (p=0.045). Conclusions: When compared to the early closed extension-block pinning technique, the delayed closed extension-block pinning technique yielded a satisfactory functional outcome in the treatment of mallet fractures.

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Supporting Institution

University of Missouri Kansas City

Project Number

20589519

References

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 14, 2022

Submission Date

November 16, 2021

Acceptance Date

January 3, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 14 Number: 1

APA
Surucu, S., & Aydın, M. (2022). Extension Block Pinning of Mallet Fractures: Comparison Between Early and Delayed Surgery. Konuralp Medical Journal, 14(1), 30-34. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1024167
AMA
1.Surucu S, Aydın M. Extension Block Pinning of Mallet Fractures: Comparison Between Early and Delayed Surgery. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2022;14(1):30-34. doi:10.18521/ktd.1024167
Chicago
Surucu, Serkan, and Mahmud Aydın. 2022. “Extension Block Pinning of Mallet Fractures: Comparison Between Early and Delayed Surgery”. Konuralp Medical Journal 14 (1): 30-34. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1024167.
EndNote
Surucu S, Aydın M (March 1, 2022) Extension Block Pinning of Mallet Fractures: Comparison Between Early and Delayed Surgery. Konuralp Medical Journal 14 1 30–34.
IEEE
[1]S. Surucu and M. Aydın, “Extension Block Pinning of Mallet Fractures: Comparison Between Early and Delayed Surgery”, Konuralp Medical Journal, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 30–34, Mar. 2022, doi: 10.18521/ktd.1024167.
ISNAD
Surucu, Serkan - Aydın, Mahmud. “Extension Block Pinning of Mallet Fractures: Comparison Between Early and Delayed Surgery”. Konuralp Medical Journal 14/1 (March 1, 2022): 30-34. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1024167.
JAMA
1.Surucu S, Aydın M. Extension Block Pinning of Mallet Fractures: Comparison Between Early and Delayed Surgery. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2022;14:30–34.
MLA
Surucu, Serkan, and Mahmud Aydın. “Extension Block Pinning of Mallet Fractures: Comparison Between Early and Delayed Surgery”. Konuralp Medical Journal, vol. 14, no. 1, Mar. 2022, pp. 30-34, doi:10.18521/ktd.1024167.
Vancouver
1.Serkan Surucu, Mahmud Aydın. Extension Block Pinning of Mallet Fractures: Comparison Between Early and Delayed Surgery. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2022 Mar. 1;14(1):30-4. doi:10.18521/ktd.1024167

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