Dobnak and the free-soloists of the world share an unfortunate bond: pulley injuries. A series of connective tissue hooks hold the tendon to the bone it runs underneath in each finger — there ...

The main highlight of the NFL preseason so far is the several injuries key players sustained, some of them being ruled out ...

Saints’ doctors determined that QB Taysom Hill suffered a mallet finger injury Thursday, but it will not require surgery considering it is not as extensive as the one Russell Wilson suffered ...

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has an injury to the extensor tendon on his left pinkie finger, the team announced shortly before Tuesday night's home game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Tendons can become injured after trauma or sharp injuries (cuts). A common sharp injury is an “avocado hand." An avocado hand happens when someone cuts their palm or finger while trying to remove the ...

Russell Wilson, QB, Seahawks Injury: Mallet finger/Comminuted fracture Impact: Affects ability to grip ball, strength in the finger, throwing accuracy Surgery: Oct. 8 Potential time missed: Four ...

Certain medications can also cause swelling in the fingers and hands. Dr. Vyas says high blood pressure drugs, OTC pain meds, ...

In a statement, Dr. Shin said, "Russell Wilson injured his right middle finger during last night's game versus the Rams. He sustained two injuries to the finger: an extensor tendon rupture (mallet ...