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How long does it take to heal a sprained finger?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My finger is sprained, and I am given a finger splint. Should I wear a finger splint day and night until my sprain improves? How long will it take me to bend my finger if I have a finger splint? Kindly answer.

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As long as it is just a sprain, you can remove the splint to wash your finger and even take the finger out of the splint at night but keeping it on is preferable. Also, if there is no fracture, then it will be better to move out of the splint as pain allows. Apply ice intermittently. Kindly reach out in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Answered byDr. Atul Prakash

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At May 22, 2022
Reviewed AtJanuary 18, 2024

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Dr. Atul Prakash
Dr. Atul Prakash

Orthopedician and Traumatology

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