Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Do i have to get a splint if i broke my finger or can i do something else?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
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 adjacent finger.
Answered 10/3/2016
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I broke my left ring finger a couple days ago.. Any tips for a fast recovery? I'm wearing a finger splint that only covers half the finger.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My finger was broken, but I just took the splint off? Is that ok?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My finger is stiff after splinting it, is it normal and is there anythingi can do to make it better?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Do you have to put a splint on a sprained finger?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I think I broke my finger on New Years Eve. Its blue and hurts bad. I put it in a splint but Im afraid of I dont get it looked at/realigned it will heal crooked, how it looks now. I also cant even bend it?
What kind of finger splints do you get for broken pinkys?
Can I sleep with a splint on my finger? I broke the tip.
I broke my finger in the middle. How long must i keep my finger in a splint?
How to get a ring off, when your fingers are swollen? Is it standerd to remove a ring when putting a splint on?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
