Anatomy. The hand contains 14 phalanges —the bones that make up the fingers. The term phalanx is singular, referring to one finger bone. Each finger contains three and the thumb has two phalanges.

Mallet finger is an injury to the tip of the finger when something hard, like a baseball, jams it. This can damage the tendon and bone, causing the finger to droop. Treatment options include ...

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has an injury to the extensor tendon on his left pinkie finger, the team announced ...

Most extensor tendon injuries will result in pain and difficulty moving the finger, but other symptoms may vary depending on the type of injury and cause of the injury. Jammed fingers and mallet ...

Extensor tendons connect muscle to bone and are located just under the skin. They are poorly protected by fat and therefore prone to injury. This MNT Knowledge Center article explains all about ...

Late direct repair of a lacerated flexor tendon is a tendon repair performed 3 weeks after injury. When direct repair is performed late, contraction of the musculotendonous unit makes it difficult ...

Toronto, ON (SportsNetwork.com) - Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry injured his left ring finger tendon during the third quarter of Wednesday's 108-72 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.Lowry will wear ...

Extensor tendonitis can occur in your feet or hands due to overuse of the tendons. Treatment can involve medication to reduce inflammation and physical therapy, depending on the severity. Extensor ...

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.