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How long after a finger injury should i wait before buddy taping them?

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Dr. Mark Galland answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

X-ray first...: With any finger injury you should have an x-ray to make sure that you don't miss a fracture, that may heal incorrectly. Once an x-ray is completed you will know if you need to individually splint the finger with something rigid, or if buddy taping is acceptable. Even with some fractures buddy taping is a good option, but this doesn't work for optimal healing of every finger injury.

Answered 12/10/2013

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