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Review Question - QID 218189

Mallet Finger Complications Extensor lag QID: 218189 (SBQ21H.93)
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QID 218189 (Type "218189" in App Search)
A 32-year-old orthopedic surgery resident was playing flag football on his day off. When he attempted to catch a pass, the distal aspect of his right middle finger got jammed, causing it to hyperflex. After the play, he noted he was no longer able to extend his distal interphalangeal joint (DIP). He was placed into a DIP extension splint and was compliant with wear for eight weeks. Now, at the end of his treatment, he can actively extend the DIP joint but has a 7-degree extensor lag at the DIP. Which of the following is true of his expected outcome?
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