From John Thomas,
Your Guide to Volleyball.
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Hand injuries are quite common in volleyball. Most occur while attempting to block balls and even the best player can not always avoid injuring a finger or another part of the hand. As with any injury, it is important to treat hand injuries as soon as possible. The advice and information you find on this page are not substitutes for the care and treatment of a qualified medical practitioner; they are meant for informative purposes only.

Some possible hand injuries and treatments include:

• "Jammed fingers" is an umbrella term that could apply to a number of different injuries that occur at the joints. Consult a trainer or physician for an accurate diagnosis and for proper treatment.
  
  
• Closed fractures, a broken bone that does not penetrate the skin, can be taped using a splint, allowing you to continue playing.
  
  
• Finger sprains can be managed through buddy-taping, taping two fingers together to add support, in order to allow the individual to continue playing.
  
  
• Metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation and injuries to surrounding ligaments are some of the more serious hand injuries that can occur. Essentially, injury is caused due to a force extending the joint beyond its natural limits; in this case, a ball applying force to an isolated finger.

  Treatment can be as simple as buddy-taping for a couple weeks or, in some cases, immobilized in mid flexion for a few weeks. In more serious (read: rare) cases, surgery may be required.

Several types of hand injuries can result in permanent disability if they are left undiagnosed or mistreated. As such, if you suspect that you have injured something you should consult a physician and/or a qualified trainer. A treatable injury today can turn into a hindrance in the future if you do not care for it properly.