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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

PITTSBURGH — Marco Scutaro was diagnosed with mallet finger on Wednesday, a finger injury that usually needs two months to heal. But the Giants second baseman intends to try and play through the ...

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort has been dealing with what coach Mark Daigneault described as “mallet finger” on the pinky of his shooting hand. Dort has been wearing a splint of sorts since the ...

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 ...

Gordon? All right. Uh Dr nick Pappas local hand specialist joining us to discuss the reports about Taysom Hill's injury. Obviously I will say that you are not treating Taysom Hill and we are doing ...

The Boston Celtics will be without starting point guard Jrue Holiday for Friday night's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden. Holiday has been ruled out with a "mallet finger" injury ...