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 ...

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 ...

We use our hands frequently everyday. Considering the manner we put them to use, it is not surprising that our hands are often prone to injuries. However, it is reassuring to know that most hand ...

Finger injuries are common among basketball players. But for Jrue Holiday, the diagnosis he received last week was a new one. The Celtics guard missed his second straight game Sunday with “mallet ...

Mallet finger is characterised by disruption of the extensor mechanism at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint, resulting in inability to actively extend the fingertip. Management strategies range ...

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 ...

The Boston Celtics’ latest injury report for Friday night’s showdown with the first-place Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden includes several players, but one in particular stands out. Veteran guard ...

Gordon? All right. Uh Dr nick Pappas local hand specialist joining us to discuss the reports about Taysom Hill's injury. Obviously I will say that you are not treating Taysom Hill and we are doing ...

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson could miss at least a month and possibly six to eight weeks with his ruptured middle-finger tendon, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Wilson had an MRI on his ...