The Ishiguro Technique for the Treatment of Mallet Finger Fracture.

ABSTRACT

The results of Ishiguro Technique for the treatment of mallet fractures of the distal phalanx were assessed in 31 consecutive patients. The indication for operation was a displaced mallet finger fracture involving more than onethird of the articular surface, with or without volar subluxation of the distal phalanx and in those patients where fracture reduction was not proper after application of mallet finger splint. According to the Crawford’s rating system there were 19 excellent, 7 good, 4 fair and one poor results. We believe that this technique, when properly applied, produces satisfactory results.