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 ...

Saints quarterback Taysom Hill injured a finger on his throwing hand Thursday night when the hand hit the arm of a Cowboys defender. He played the remainder of the game, which the Saints eventually ...

We use our hands frequently everyday. Considering the manner we put them to use, it is not surprising that our hands are often prone to injuries. However, it is reassuring to know that most hand ...

BOSTON — Jrue Holiday‘s jammed his finger a lot throughout his long NBA career, but he believes it’s the first time he’s dealt with mallet finger. The Celtics starter has his right pinky finger in a ...

The Boston Celtics’ latest injury report for Friday night’s showdown with the first-place Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden includes several players, but one in particular stands out. Veteran guard ...

Q: Will mallet finger worsen if left untreated? A: Mallet finger can remain the same or worsen if left untreated. A: An orthopedic surgeon or plastic surgeon or general surgeon specialized in treating ...

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 ...

Jrue Holiday has missed the Boston Celtics’ last two games as he deals with a “mallet finger” injury. But he may not be sidelined for much longer. The veteran guard was a full participant at Boston’s ...

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson could miss at least a month and possibly six to eight weeks with his ruptured middle-finger tendon, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Wilson had an MRI on his ...