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2. Mallet finger - Wikipedia

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   A mallet finger, also known as hammer finger or PLF finger or Hannan finger, is an extensor tendon injury at the farthest away finger joint. [2] This results in the inability to extend the finger tip without pushing it. [3] There is generally pain and bruising at the back side of the farthest away finger joint. [3]

3. Buddy wrapping - Wikipedia

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   Buddy wrapping, also called neighbour strapping [1] or buddy taping, is the act of bandaging a damaged or particularly a fractured finger or toe together with a healthy, uninjured one. The bandage or medical tape is usually stiff, not allowing the digits to move; the healthy digit acts as a splint , keeping the damaged one in a natural position ...

4. Dupuytren's contracture - Wikipedia

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   The surgeon keeps removing small parts until the finger can fully extend. [55] [56] The person is encouraged to start moving his or her hand the day after surgery. They wear an extension splint for two to three weeks, except during physical therapy. [55] The same procedure is used in the segmental fasciectomy with cellulose implant.

5. Broken finger - Wikipedia

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   A broken finger may or may not require surgery. In simple cases, the bone may be put back in place and the finger may then be put in a splint, or strapped to another finger ("buddy taping"). [3] If the wrap that splints the finger is too tight, there is a risk of compartment syndrome. If the finger is numb, tingling, more painful, more swollen ...

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   Featol Wrist Brace with Wrist Splint. $26 at Amazon. Best for sprains ... Plus, the compression wrap will help support your wrist while still leaving you with full finger mobility. $17 at Amazon.

7. Splint (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   Capener finger splint. By the emergency medical services or by volunteer first responders, to temporarily immobilize a fractured limb before transportation;; By allied health professionals such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists and orthotists, to immobilize an articulation (e.g. the knee) that can be freed while not standing (e.g. during sleep);