Question: what to do if you break your pinky finger?
Answer: take a painkiller, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, to relieve pain.
keep your hand up to reduce swelling – rest it on a cushion or a pillow.
gently hold an ice pack (or a bag of frozen peas) wrapped in a tea towel on the finger or thumb for 15 to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours.