Mallet Finger Self-Care at Home If the finger is cut, clean the cut under running water for a few minutes. Then wrap the finger with clean gauze or a clean cloth.

Mallet finger is most often caused by an object forcefully hitting the fingertip and bending the joint too far, which can result in a torn or detached tendon or even a broken bone. It is commonly seen ...

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 ...

Dr. Matt Provencher breaks down Russell Wilson's Mallet finger injury, ... He'll need to be able to open his hand and keep the middle finger — the longest one — out of the way. ...

Dirk Nowitzki suffered a mallet finger on his left middle finger during the 2011 NBA Finals, and he was able to continue playing without difficulty with his finger splinted, ...

Mallet Finger is an injury to the tendon that extends the finger. The tendon becomes elongated or ruptures in the region that controls the finger joint furthest from the palm.

Saints quarterback Taysom Hill has been diagnosed with mallet finger on his throwing hand following Thursday night's loss to the Cowboys, according to multiple reports. The news was first reported ...