Question 1

will wearing a cast cure trigger finger?

Accepted Answer

Night splint: Night splint to avoid locking.
Relative rest and anti-inflammatory medication. 
Relative rest means cut back on any repetitive movements which may have started the problem. 
Next step, is an injection and if all else fails, surgery.

Question 2

what is the best cast for broken pinky finger?

Accepted Answer

Ulnar gutter cast: It matters where the break is, but usually an ulnar gutter cast that crosses the wrist and includes the small and ring finger will stabilize a small finger fracture and allow it to heal.  Sometimes if the fracture involves just the tip of the finger a small finger splint can be used.

Question 3

how to make a cast fo my finger out of household materals like popsicle stix?

Accepted Answer

Broken finger: That would be a splint, not a cast. Depends on severity of break and which finger.

Question 4

if someone's finger bending permanently downward, is needed surgery to fix it, or can you cast it for a while?

Accepted Answer

Needs Hand Surgeon: The treatment may be splinting and hand therapy, traction apparatus or surgery.

Question 5

what kind of cast is used for a broken finger?

Accepted Answer

Splint, not cast: Finger fractures ate not casted but splinted with an aluminum splint.

Question 6

warning signs to watch for with a pinky finger cast?

Accepted Answer

Blood flow: Sometime it can get to tight and cut off blood flow. If the finger starts hurting or swelling you should see a doctor righty away. Keep it elevated during the first 24 hours to help with the swelling.

Question 7

if i break a finger will they cast it or just put in a splint?

Accepted Answer

Broken finger: Depends on the severity of the break, which finger, and where the break is.

Question 8

i broke and disocated my pinky finger. do you think i will be put in a cast?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: A fracture on the end of the finger can be splinted easier than those close to the hand. The closer you get to the hand the higher your chances for a cast. There are various types of fracutres that can occur with a dislocation and some are more severe than others. Some may require simple splinting, and others may require surgery. Can you provide more specifics about your individual situation?

Question 9

is it okay to wiggle fingers after a wrist break, now in a hard sling will cast next week?

Accepted Answer

Yes it's OK.: Don't do any physical altercation with your hubby! (joke!) best wishes!

Question 10

why cast arm for broken finger?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the break: Healing fractures need to be immobilzed. That means the joint above to the joint below. Sometimes the cast is extended to stop muscle activity as well.

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