Q: I jammed my finger, and now I can't extend the last joint all the way. What should I do? A: This type of injury is called a mallet finger. With a simple mallet finger injury, the tendon responsible ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Results showed an association of fewer skin complications and less orthotic-related pain with use of a casting ...

With all the sliding, catching and fielding in baseball and softball, it’s easy to jam or sprain a finger. These injuries may seem minor, but they can sideline athletes of all ages for months if left ...

Mallet finger is one of the most common closed tendon injuries of the hand. It occurs when the distal phalanx is held in extension while a flexion force is applied across the joint. The trauma results ...

The Celtics operate as a well-oiled machine that is the sum of all its parts. When a key part is missing, their absence is evident. As the season enters its final stretch, Boston has worked to ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: While playing volleyball, my middle finger got jammed when the ball hit it on the fingertip. Now the tip bends downward. I can’t straighten it. Did I dislocate something? What should ...

The only sign that indicated Saints quarterback Taysom Hill was injured on Wednesday was a small black splint on his middle finger. Hill looked no worse for the wear during the portion of practice ...

With all the sliding, catching and fielding in baseball and softball, it’s easy to jam or sprain a finger. These injuries may seem minor, but they can sideline athletes of all ages for months if left ...