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Either a tiny fracture at the finger’s last joint or a rupture of the extensor tendon might result in a mallet finger. It results in the total loss of the digit’s capacity to straighten. Mallet finger is a highly prevalent injury in football at all levels of the game that can affect any digit in the hand.
The most common closed tendon injury among sportsmen is believed to be a mallet finger.
Russell Wilsonβs Hand Injury
Wilson also sustained a proximal interphalangeal joint dislocation due to a comminuted fracture. Depending on how serious the fracture is, damage to the middle joint of the finger may be more concerning than the mallet finger.
Wilson’s recovery time is difficult to predict without a detailed understanding of the fracture. Therefore, we will discuss mallet finger injuries in this blog and save the discussion of proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint injuries for another time.
How Did Russel Wilson Get a Mallet Finger Injury?
Russell Wilson suffered a hand injury during last week’s Thursday night football game, which was almost impossible to overlook. With the photos of Wilson’s hand from the game, our surgeons at Proliance Hand, Wrist and Elbow Physicians were able to diagnose a mallet finger as the most likely cause of his pain right away.
Unfortunately, the damage is to his throwing hand’s middle finger. Being the final portion of the hand to make contact with the ball, this is one of the most important parts of release. The middle finger defines a quarterback’s contact on the football, establishes timing, and controls spin.
It was therefore not surprising that he was having trouble finishing the game on Thursday night. Although it hurts to think that Wilson won’t be playing for the Seahawks, Wilson’s surgeon is optimistic that he will play again later in the season.
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Mallet Finger Treatment
Splints are a common conservative treatment for mallet fingers. Additionally, a wide variety of splints are available to immobilize the finger. The majority of surgeons advise splinting the affected digit straight for at least six weeks, then splinting at night and during athletic activities for an additional six weeks.
However, in certain instances, surgery is required to fracture fragments and immobilize the joint internally. This is why it’s a good idea to have the injury evaluated by a hand specialist to establish the best course of action. See the post below:
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Dr Steven Shin, an orthopaedic hand surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Southern California, assessed Russell Wilson. Wilson’s injury qualified him for surgery, according to Dr. Shin.
Wilsonβs Hand Injury Recovery Prognosis
Reputably, Dr. Shin has treated elite sportsmen including Stephen Curry, Mike Trout, and Drew Brees. Drew Brees recovered from a ruptured thumb ligament in six weeks while receiving treatment from Dr. Shin.
Regarding Wilson’s surgery and result, Dr. Steven Shin stated the following, according to the Seattle Seahawks website:
βRussell Wilson injured his right middle finger during last nightβs game versus the Rams. He sustained two injuries to the finger: an extensor tendon rupture (mallet finger) and a comminuted fracture-dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint. He had successful surgery today in Los Angeles by hand specialist Dr. Steven Shin at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan- Jobe Surgery Center to repair both injuries. He will start therapy this weekend and it is highly anticipated that he will return to play later this season.β
βBased on what I saw today, I am fully confident Russell will return to the NFL this season and play at the same world-class level that fans have come to expect of one of the gameβs very best quarterbacks.β
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