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What is the doctor going to do for my sprained finger?
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Maybe Nothing: It depends on if it's truly a sprain. Some sprains are severe enough to need a splint. Others just get buddy taped, iced and nsaid's. Hard to tell the extent of yours without an exam. An x-ray would rule out a fracture as well. Start with ice 20 min 3 times a day, otc Ibuprofen and tape the finger to the one next to it for stability (buddy tape). If not better in a few days see your doc.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Depends: Depend on what was injured, he will probably check range of motion and satiability and my get an exray to look for an assocated fracture. If not present he may treat with ice, medications and buddy taping.
Answered 11/12/2012
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