can rupture the tendon that straightens the tip of your finger. This is known as the extensor tendon. Other direct impacts, even those of lesser force, can have the same effect. An impact injury ...

In addition to having similar flexor and extensor tendons, your thumb also has tendons allowing it to grasp objects and move in opposition (touching each finger). Another interesting feature of ...

Those who work with their hands or participate in certain activities may find themselves more prone to extensor tendon injuries. Jammed fingers. Jammed fingers happen when the tip of the finger is ...

Without treatment, the tendon can become permanently damaged, causing the tip of the finger to fail to straighten completely. The most common symptom of extensor tendonitis, whether it occurs in ...

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 ...

You may experience extensor tendonitis in both feet, but often only one foot is affected. The pain usually builds gradually as use of the injured tendon continues. The tendons may also become weaker.

Fox has extensor tendon damage in the finger that was sustained during training camp in October when he was with the Sacramento Kings, but he played through it the entire season. The surgery is ...