NBA News: Injuries Strike Again!

💥Scotty Barnes breaks left third metacarpal due to friendly fire from teammate.

🤲Russell Westbrook injures hand while attempting a steal, contact with opponent's forearm may have caused it.

🏀Basketball players with hand fractures face longer recovery times compared to other sports due to limited immobilization options.

⌚Recovery time for third metacarpal fracture is about a month without surgery, could be longer with surgery.

🩺Recovery time for finger fractures in basketball is longer due to inability to safely immobilize the hand.

How did Scotty Barnes break his hand?

—Scotty Barnes broke his left third metacarpal after accidentally getting hit by his own teammate during a game.

What caused Russell Westbrook's hand injury?

—Russell Westbrook injured his hand while attempting a steal. It is possible that contact with his opponent's forearm caused the injury.

Why do basketball players with hand fractures face longer recovery times?

—Basketball players face longer recovery times for hand fractures due to the inability to safely immobilize the hand while allowing them to continue playing the sport.

What is the estimated recovery time for a third metacarpal fracture?

—The estimated recovery time for a third metacarpal fracture is about a month without surgery. It may take even longer if surgery is required.

Why is the recovery time for finger fractures in basketball longer?

—The recovery time for finger fractures in basketball is longer because safe immobilization of the hand is challenging, leading to a longer time before players can return to the sport.

00:00Scotty Barnes breaks left third metacarpal due to friendly fire from teammate.

00:06Russell Westbrook injures hand while attempting a steal, contact with opponent's forearm may have caused it.

00:32Basketball players with hand fractures face longer recovery times compared to other sports due to limited immobilization options.

04:00Recovery time for third metacarpal fracture is about a month without surgery, could be longer with surgery.

05:58Recovery time for finger fractures in basketball is longer due to inability to safely immobilize the hand.