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Posts in category Sport Injuries

Mallet Finger

Mallet finger is a common hand injury and involves the tendon that straightens the tip of the finger.  This type of injury can occur when the tip of the finger is jammed, forcing it to bend quickly and forcefully.  Banging the tip of the finger while simple doing everyday activities or having a ball hit […]

Skier’s Thumb

Although the ski season has gotten off to a slow start it is inevitable that the snow packed mountains will soon be occupied by delighted winter enthusiasts. Both the avid and novice skiers alike are susceptible to a variety of injuries. One common injury associated with a fall on an outstretched hand is an injury […]