Mallet finger injury presents with a flexion deformity of the distal interphalageal joint (DIP) caused by disruption of the extensor mechanism and loss of extension power consequently 1,2,3. A clear ...

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 ...

Injuries to the hand, wrist, and fingers account for more than one million emergency department visits by workers annually in the United States 1. These injuries often involve damage to multiple ...

A tendon is a type of body tissue that connects muscle to bone. If a tendon becomes inflamed — painful and swollen — the condition is called tendonitis. In your hands, there are so-called extensor ...

Extensor tendons are found just under the skin of the hand or the top of the feet. Extensor tendonitis is an inflammation of these tendons, and many factors can cause it. Tendons are bands of tissue ...