Anthony Davis Breaks His Hand
New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis suffered a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand during the first quarter of the 12/2/2013 game against the Knicks. This break generally heals in three to four weeks, followed by physical therapy, misaligned fractures may require surgery.
Clippers J.J. Redick Injures His Hand
Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick broke a bone and tore a ligament in his right hand on 11/30/13 at Sacramento. Apparently his dominant thumb was broken, also tearing the ulnar collateral ligament of the metacarpal phalangeal joint. He was injured when he hit the floor hard in the second quarter of the game versus […]
Tony Martin Undergoes Wrist Scaphoid Surgery
2012 Tour de France winner Tony Martin successfully underwent hand surgery. He fractured his scaphoid when he came down just 11km into the first stage of last year’s race. Surgery was to repair a non-union of the fracture of his scaphoid bone.
Josh Reddick Has TFCC Wrist Surgery
Oakland Athetics right fielder Josh Reddick underwent TFCC debridement on 10/30/13. Without distal radioulnar joint instability a relatively brief period of recovery and physical therapy can be expected.
Dylan Ennis Villanova Guard is Out After Injuring His Shooting Hand
Dylan Ennis fractured his hand on a teammate’s knee in practice. He is expected to miss at least four weeks. Could be up to six to eight weeks. Most fractures of the fingers and metacarpal bones heal in 3-4 weeks. The risk of refracture and stiffness may warrant prolonged precautions. Surgery is a less common […]