Mallet finger is an injury to the tip of the finger involving the extensor tendon, which is responsible for straightening the fingertip. Damage to this tendon can cause the fingertip to droop downwards and result in difficulty or inability to fully straighten the end joint of the finger.

Is this an emergency?

No. A Mallet finger injury is not a medical emergency unless it involves an open wound/significant deformity.

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