Washington Nationals reliever Derek Law will now miss the full season, possibly more, after undergoing surgery to repair a hand issue.

Participants underwent ultrasound exams of their flexor and extensor tendons. Clinical exams to check for pain and functional impairment were also performed, and x-rays were taken as well.

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley landed back on the IL Friday with a flexor strain near his surgically repaired elbow ligament.

Pitcher Jackson Jobe is going on the injured list with a Grade 1 strain of the flexor tendon in his right elbow, the team announced Friday.

“The ultrasound allows us to see soft tissues like muscles, tendons, and ligaments while they are moving, which help us spot tears, swelling, or pinching in the injured area,” said Dr. Jildeh.

Associated Press MINNEAPOLOS (AP) — Chicago White Sox left-hander Martin Perez has a flexor tendon strain, and manager Will Venable said the team expects Pérez will pitch again this year.

Tendons are cord-like structures that attach muscles to bones. When a specific muscle contracts, the flexor tendons pull on the bones of the fingers or toes, causing them to bend.

Tendon stiffness plays an important role in the tendon healing process, and many studies have indicated that measuring the shear wave velocity (SWV) on tendons relates to their stiffness. Because the ...

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox will miss the rest of the season with a finger injury. The Spurs said Fox will have surgery on Tuesday to repair a tendon on his left hand.