With all the sliding, catching and fielding in baseball and softball, it’s easy to jam or sprain a finger. These injuries may seem minor, but they can sideline athletes of all ages for months if left ...

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 ...

LAS VEGAS — The epidemiology of wrist and soft tissue injuries of the hand are changing as children enter highly competitive level sports at earlier ages. Peter M. Waters, MD, said that most wrist ...

When San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro was hit on his left pinkie finger by a fastball on Tuesday, the initial concern was if the injury was a fracture or ligament damage. The correct ...

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 ...

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 ...