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Sprained my finger playing basketball and i have it in a splint now. is that the best way to protect it or should i buddy tape it?
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It depends: There are several injuries that can occur from impact injuries commonly seen in basketball. Buddy tapping is helpful for collateral ligament injuries of your joints and splinting is helpful for mallet or extensor injuries.
Answered 12/3/2012
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