what is used to support a broken finger
Occasionally, a splint may be used to hold the break in place while it heals. If the break has caused the bone fragments to move by a large amount, then finger manipulation may be needed to realign the bone. A splint is then used to hold the bone in place while it heals. Some broken fingers need operations to give them the best chance of healing. This can be due to the break being unstable (ie after manipulation, the bone ends are being pulled out of place by adjacent muscles). What operations may be needed for broken fingers?