The Long-Term Consequences of Finger Injuries in Sports: Why “Just a Jammed Finger” Can Become a Big Problem
A finger may be swollen, sore, bruised, or stiff, but the athlete can still run, lift, compete, or finish the game. That leads to the dangerous mindset of:
“It’s just jammed.”
But a “jammed finger” can actually be a ligament tear, tendon rupture, fracture, joint dislocation, or volar plate injury. In more serious cases, the finger joint may become unstable or a small piece of bone may be pulled off by a ligament, which is called an avulsion fracture.
