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\u00a0Jammed Finger or Extensor Tendonitis; When to Seek Treatment<\/h2>\n

Extensor tendons are the tendons that allow you to straighten all of your fingers, including your thumbs. An injury to one of these thin tendons, or often known as a jammed finger, can be quite debilitating. When you injure one of these tendons, referred to as extensor tendonitis, you could lose the ability to extend your fingers or wrist if you don\u2019t seek treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"JammedYou may be wondering or think you are experiencing extensor tendonitis. <\/span>My Houston, Texas practice wants to arm you with all the information you need about extensor tendonitis, so check out my guide on jammed fingers and extensor tendonitis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why could I be experiencing extensor tendonitis?<\/h3>\n

There are a number of things that could cause a thin extensor tendon to rip from the bone to which it is attached. When you visit my practice, we will discuss your medical history, daily work habits and hobbies to see if we can determine a cause. Some common causes include, but are not limited to:<\/span><\/p>\n