Least Effective Exercises Slideshow

Medical Author:

Kevin P Collins, MD

Coauthor:

Robert McCormack, MD

Medical Editor:

William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

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Finger Dislocation Prevention

Finger dislocations are usually the result of an accident, and accidents are not always preventable.

• When possible, however, avoid getting finger(s) stuck in objects such as athletic jerseys, basketball nets, and football helmets.
• Wear protective gloves when possible.
• Remove rings or other jewelry before participating in athletic events and when working with the hands, particularly around machinery.