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In the aftermath of four surgeries, Simmons only has dexterity in his index fingers and thumbs.—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026 Flexor and lat strains limited him to just eight starts in 2025, and there was also an index finger strain in 2024.—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026 Usually, the thumb and index fingers will be affected, although the middle and ring fingers may also begin to have tingling sensations over time.—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026 In 2025, flexor and lat strains limited him to just eight starts, and there was also an index finger strain in 2024.—Gary Phillips, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for index finger