Isolated Finger Injuries in Basketball

Hand and especially finger injuries are very common in basketball. Most injuries can be treated with simple conservative methods and do not cause a major decrease in the player’s performance. However, some injuries can have catastrophic results when underestimated or treated with inappropriate methods. Therefore, it is crucial to make the correct diagnosis in finger injuries and to choose the correct method of treatment for the adequate period of time to protect the player’s health and reduce performance loss.