Treatment for the Mallet Finger Injuries of Surgeons

and extension. The sleeve material is compressive, assisting with edema control. Buddy sleeves are easily donned and doffed by the patient. The material is moisture absorbent, washable, and reusable. Tubigrip (Acme United Corp., Fairfield, CT) is the material of choice for this splint. It is available in several widths and can be cut to length to fit every finger. Three fingers can be held together by buddy sleeves (Fig. 3) to increase the force of flexion or extension on the center digit.