I am 24 years male. I was hit by a cricket ball on my finger tip and assumed it was not serious since I had been hit many times earlier and it became normal after a few days. But this time though the pain reduced, my finger tip still remained bent. Though there is no pain when the finger is left free, I can feel pain while putting pressure using that finger. Due to covid lockdowns, I didn't visit the doctor until now after almost a year. The doctor said it's a case of mallet finger and it cannot be treated since it is 1 years old. Is there any way to treat such an old mallet finger?

Dr. Himani NegiHomeopathy Doctor9yrs exp

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A�mallet finger, also known as hammer�finger�or plf�finger, is an extensor tendon injury at the farthest away�finger�joint. This results in the inability to extend the�finger�tip without pushing it. There is generally pain and bruising at the back side of the farthest away�finger�joint a homoeopathic constitutional treatment will give you best results naturally you can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance medicines will reach you via courier services.  

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Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidPhysiotherapist24yrs exp

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Immobilize your finger with splints for 7- 8 weeks. After 8 weeks of continuous splint wear, and keeping the tip joint of the finger straight 24 hour a day (protecting it in a straight position when cleaning the finger as well), you are ready to start the 2nd phase of rehab: do the first exercise x 2 weeks. Continue wearing your splint with activities. Add in the second exercise in 2 weeks. Continue wearing your splint with activities discontinue your splint in 4 weeks. 1-active finger flexor tendon glides - repetition: 15 / frequency: 4x/day start this exercise now, 4x/day, out of your splint. Begin with the wrist and fingers straight. Bend at the first knuckles, making a tabletop. Touch the fingertips to the base of the palm, making a flat fist. Bring the fingers up into a claw position. Keeping the tension in the fingers, roll them into a full, tight fist. Wear your splint at all other times. 2-2- passive finger flexion - repetition: 5 slow repetitions / frequency: 4x/day start this exercise in 2 weeks, to work on full finger flexion into a tight fist. Begin by trying a make a full fist. Using your other hand, stretch the stiff finger at the tip and middle joints, rolling it into a full fist. Repeat for all fingers individually. This exercise can also be done stretching all 4 fingers at the same time. Wear your splint at all other times.  

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