Terminal extensor tendon reconstruction as a reliable options for chronic mallet finger with swan neck deformity of index finger: A case report.

Introduction: and importance: Chronic mallet finger resulted in mallet deformity or swan neck deformity are caused by imbalance of flexor and extensor mechanism. We tried to offer a reliable option of treatment by terminal tendon reconstruction using needle passer to exchange the use of K-wire which resulted in great result within 3 months of follow up.

Case Presentation: 36 years old male with previous history of several trauma on his right arm and hand about three months ago; consists of distal phalangeal fracture of right index finger, right fifth metacarpal fracture, proximal phalanx fracture of right small finger, and right shaft radius fracture.