How could you splint a broken pinky finger

Question 1

How could you splint a broken pinky finger?

Answer

Buddy Tape: It depends on where the finger is broken. If there is a fracture of the small finger bones (phalanges) treatment is often as simple as taping the fin... Read More

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See below: You can use a popsicle stick or tongue depressor and tape.

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Question 2

Right pinky finger on bottom hurts but when i put it in a splint it doesn't hurt anymore. been like this for a while. what could it be?

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Is the pinky tender?: Not completely clear. If there is a nerve along the finger he splint may relieve the nerve pressure to help the pinky. If the pinky itself is ten... Read More

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Question 3

I dislocated my pinky a week ago and my finger still hurts and i lost a lot of my finger movement. other than ice and splinting how can i heal faster?

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Finger injury: You have already done everything correctly. Now it will take time for your body to heal itself.

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Wait rest then ot: Ice bath with finger motion when your doc takes you out of the splint they are waiting for a ligament to heal so you dont have problem later occupatio... Read More

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Question 4

Pinky finger/knuckle injury. what kind of splinting is good to prevent it becoming crooked?

Answer

Evaluation: Deformity of a finger following injury should be further evaluated by a physician and in most cases it would be important to at least obtain an xray.

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Question 5

Previous ulnar nerve numbness was treated and cured. now pinky finger hurts but splint makes it feel like new. is it ulnar or something else?

Answer

Find a hand surgeon: Thee are many causes for your complaints. You should seek consultation from a hand surgeon.

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Question 6

Pain when i move my pinky and ring finger. i have ra. how should i splint it? tape? i'd like to tape them together to keep them from moving. thank you

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Get evaluated: This could be a number of things before you start splinting see a hand surgeon, this could be the sign of an impending tendon rupture at the wrist.

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Question 7

Had surgery 9 days ago to repair zone 2 pinky finger tendon damage from bad cut. currently in splint. stitches out in a few days. how long until most pts in similar situation are cleared to drive? my dr. didn't give clear answer as to timeline?

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If it is just your little finger in a splint and you can hold the steering wheel normally and can turn it without discomfort, you could drive. Always ... Read More

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Question 8

I snapped the extensor tendon on my pinky finger, i have splinted it for 8 weeks and it is still tender and swollen, is this normal?

Answer

Hard to say.: Did you get it x-rayed? Sometimes an initial x-ray does not show a fracture, and it may not be evident on x-ray until a week later. Be sure to get c... Read More

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Question 9

Suffered laceration to lower part of right pinky finger (palm side) while making a jack-o-lantern yesterday. nurse practitioner at urgent care cleaned the wound, put in three stitches and splinted it. how long will finger stiffness due to this last?

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It is not feasible to provide an estimate without knowing more about the injury. However, you can start moving the finger as the pain allows. You may ... Read More

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Question 10

I got injured in pinky finger and it got dislocated and fracture .. dislocation is corrected and idoc has put splint for fracture . recovery time ?

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1 month/: depending on the severity of the fracture and your age, it would be 4-6 weeks

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