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Outcomes Following Operative Treatment of Adolescent Mallet Fractures.

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Abstract
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Many surgeons advocate for surgical intervention of adult mallet fractures that involve either subluxation of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint or those that involve more than one-third of the articular surface. However, the efficacy of operative treatment and complication rates are unclear regarding the adolescent population.

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery
Volume
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14
Issue
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1
Number of Pages
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83-87
ISSN Number
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1556-3316
URL
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https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11420-017-9563-7
DOI
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10.1007/s11420-017-9563-7
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HSS J
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