Medically reviewed by Kimberly Brown, MD Key Takeaways Use ice to reduce pain and swelling on a smashed finger.If your finger shows signs of a fracture, you may need medical attention.Don't try to ...

Finger sprains and dislocations are common hand injuries. A sprain happens when the tough tissue that supports a joint is stretched too far. This tissue, called a ligament, can be partially or ...

The year has been a pretty medical year for me. In the spring, I had a medically-necessary eyelid lift. In July, I broke a finger. In the fall, I received radiation treatment for prostate cancer. I am ...

Mallet finger, also known as baseball finger, is an injury to the last joint on your finger that causes a deformity where the finger appears crooked or drooping. Mallet finger is most often caused by ...