Osteosynthesis of mallet finger using plate and screws: evaluation of 25 patients.

Objectives: To evaluate the results from surgical treatment of patients with mallet finger injury using a hook plate and screw.

Methods: Twenty-five patients (19 males and six females) between the ages of 20 and 35 years were analyzed between May 2008 and December 2012. They were evaluated in accordance with Crawford's criteria and the mean follow-up was 18 months.