Boutonniere Deformity
A boutonniere deformity or buttonhole deformity is an injury to a tendon in one of the fingers, resulting in a deformed shape. This usually occurs after an impact on a bent finger. Boutonniere deformity symptoms
Sudden onset finger pain
Broken finger
A broken finger is a break or fracture in any one of the 3 small phalange bones which make up each finger. It is common in contact sports and is usually caused by direct impact
Volar plate injury
The volar plate is a very thick ligament which joins two bones in the finger. A volar plate injury occurs when the finger is bent too far back the wrong way, spraining (tearing) the ligament.
Sprained Finger
A sprained finger occurs when the finger is bent in some way causing damage to the ligaments which connect bones together. It is a common injury in sports. Here we explain the symptoms, causes, and
Jersey Finger
Jersey finger is a tear of one of the flexor tendons in the tip of the finger. It is common in contact sports, especially Rugby and American Football and results in the tendon bunching at
Hand & Finger Fractures
Any of the bones in the hand or fingers can be broken (fractured). There are a number of common fractures which occur, particularly in sport. Here we outline the common hand and finger fractures. Metacarpal