A 20-year-old male asked:
can i sleep with a splint on my finger? i broke the tip.
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Dr. Patty Crocker answered
30 years experience Anti-Aging Medicine
Yes: Try to leave the splint alone, keep your hand elevated, clean & dry.
Answered on Sep 12, 2016
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Dr. Steven Simon answered
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Yes: Splints help to,protect from further injury as well as protect motion. Continue to wear until you see an ortho,doc
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Susan Rhoads answered
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Get checked.: Did you hurt it? Any change in feeling that persists needs to be checked. Do it soon. Don't drink alcohol or smoke for now. if the numbness gets wo ... Read More
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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Weissberg answered
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Finger splint: A splint is preferable, but depending on which finger and the severity of the break(did you have an x-ray), you can try taping the finger to the adjac ... Read More
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