mallet finger

Common Finger Deformities

A finger (or thumb) that won’t straighten, bends the wrong way or looks out of shape can have several different causes. This article explains six common deformities, including mallet finger, swan neck and Dupuytren’s contracture.

Mallet Finger Injury

If the tip of your finger droops and you can’t straighten it after a knock to the fingertip, you may have a mallet finger. This article explains what happens to the tendon and why early splinting makes such a difference.