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VBSmiles · 11-11-2005, 05:24 PM

How is a finger sprain treated?

Finger sprains are often splinted or buddy taped for a short period of time. So long as there was no fracture or dislocation, most finger sprains should be allowed to move within about a week. Splinting the sprained finger during sports can help protect the injury, but unnecessarily splinting the finger cause cause it to stiffen up. Personally, I suggest you avoid play for a week not to inflame the injury or worse.

Other treatments for a finger sprain include:
Ice the injured finger
Elevate if there is swelling
Take an anti-inflammatory medication
Gently move the finger to prevent stiffening

Hope this helps
VBSMILES

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VBSmiles Spectator Status: Offline Posts: 18 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, CA	11-11-2005, 05:24 PM How is a finger sprain treated? Finger sprains are often splinted or buddy taped for a short period of time. So long as there was no fracture or dislocation, most finger sprains should be allowed to move within about a week. Splinting the sprained finger during sports can help protect the injury, but unnecessarily splinting the finger cause cause it to stiffen up. Personally, I suggest you avoid play for a week not to inflame the injury or worse. Other treatments for a finger sprain include: Ice the injured finger Elevate if there is swelling Take an anti-inflammatory medication Gently move the finger to prevent stiffening Hope this helps VBSMILES