Why Choose Mallet Pro?
Mallet Pro is the only mallet finger splint kit on the market that has everything needed to follow your mallet finger treatment plan. Included in the kit:
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Mallet Pro Splints (x8)
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3M Transpore Tape (3 Rolls)
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Clear and Concise Written Instructions
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Expert Answers to your Recovery Questions
Mallet finger should be diagnosed by a medical professional with x-rays before starting treatment. This kit provides the supplies and instructions to follow your doctor's treatment plan.
Take These 3 Steps to Start Your Recovery
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Fill out the order form and submit. We will communicate the progress on your order, which will arrive via first class mail, with free delivery.
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Read Instructions
It's important that you learn how to properly use the Mallet Pro. This can be done by reading the instructions, watching the videos, or both
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Begin Your Recovery
Follow your treatment plan using Mallet Pro. If you have any questions, please contact us. In the meantime, we will check in via email.
What Can Happen in an Untreated or Undertreated Mallet Finger Injury?
Permanent Extension Lag
Without treatment, the injured tendon heals in an elongated position, leaving the fingertip permanently bent. While some people adapt to this droop, this may cause functional limitations.
Swan Neck Deformity
Untreated mallet finger affects the biomechanics of the extensor tendon, which leads to hyperextension of the PIP (middle) joint of the finger. This can lead to problems making a fist.
Chronic Pain and Arthritis
With untreated mallet finger, there can be uneven stresses through the joint, leading to pain, stiffness, and post-traumatic arthritis. This can cause pain, weakness and functional problems in the future.
Diminished Grip Strength
The inability to fully extend the finger can lead to weakness with grip strength, and difficulties with pinch. This can lead to loss of dexterity and manual hand performance.
Increased Risk for Reinjury
If left untreated, your finger could become stiff and have a higher risk of reinjury because the weakened tendon and altered joint mechanics make the finger more vulnerable to additional trauma.
Cosmetic Concerns
Some patients find a distal interphalangeal extensor lag or a dorsal prominence cosmetically unsightly and will actively seek treatment for aesthetic reasons, especially when the affected finger is highly visible during social or professional interactions.
Athletic Performance Issues
Contact athletes need prompt treatment to avoid long-term functional limitations that could alter their athletic careers.
Joint Stiffness
Chronic swelling can lead to ongoing stiffness in the finger joint, and the tissues around the joint may develop scar tissue that restricts movement.
Proper treatment can help reduce these risks.
The Mallet Pro Kit makes your mallet finger treatment as easy and comprehensive as possible.
Brian Butzen MD
Creator of Mallet Pro
Doctor Butzen was tired of seeing patients with inadequately treated mallet finger injuries, so he created Mallet Pro.
"In my experience, mallet finger injuries are notoriously difficult to treat correctly, and a small mistake can lead to permanent deformity and future problems. With the right kind of splint and the right information about how to change it (and a little support), anyone can learn how to treat a mallet finger properly, which gives you the best chance for a good outcome"
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Doctor Butzen is a practicing board-certified, fellow-trained orthopedic surgeon, who specializes in hand and upper extremity injuries and regularly treats mallet finger injuries in Durango, Colorado.
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Although he is unable to dispense medical advice, feel free to email him at info@malletpro.com if you have any questions.
