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 ...

Q: I jammed my finger, and now I can't extend the last joint all the way. What should I do? A: This type of injury is called a mallet finger. With a simple mallet finger injury, the tendon responsible ...

A mallet finger is a flexion deformity of the DIP joint. It is caused by a disruption of the extensor mechanism near its insertion into the distal phalanx. A mallet deformity can lead to a swan-neck ...

Some health conditions, diseases, and injuries can have long-lasting effects on your bones and joints. One example of this is boutonniere deformity, when the middle joint in your finger bends inward ...

A boutonniere deformity is a condition that affects the joints in one of your fingers. It causes the middle joint of your finger to bend in, and the outermost joint to bend out. It’s also called a ...

Boutonniere deformity causes the middle joint in a finger or thumb to bend inward and the end joint to bend outward. It is possible to correct this using a splint, but sometimes, other treatments are ...