Swollen finger Archives

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

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

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

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

A black fingernail or subungual hematoma is caused by a build-up of blood under the fingernail. This usually results from an impact or trauma to

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

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.

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the superficial and deep layers of the skin. In the fingertip, this is known as a felon. It is

Trigger Finger is a form of tenosynovitis which results in your finger becoming bent towards the palm of your hand. It can also occur in