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Buddy taping refers to the practice of bandaging an injured finger or toe to an uninjured one. The uninjured digit acts as a sort of splint, and helps to support, protect, and realign your finger or toe. It can also help prevent further injury to the digit.
- How long do you buddy tape a broken finger?
- Which finger should I buddy tape?
- How long do you keep Buddy tape on?
How long do you buddy tape a broken finger?
Cloth tape and paper tapes must be kept dry. Keep the buddy tape in place for at least 4 weeks. You may use acetaminophen or ibuprofen to control pain, unless another pain medicine was prescribed.
Which finger should I buddy tape?
However, it's best to tape ring fingers and pinkie fingers together regardless of which one is injured. Putting the ring finger together with the pinkie allows the first two fingers and the thumb to be used more. If you tape an injured ring finger to the middle finger, the hand loses more functionality.
How long do you keep Buddy tape on?
Protect the skin by putting something soft, such as felt or foam, between your toes before you tape them together. Never tape the toes together skin-to-skin. Your broken toe may need to be buddy-taped for 2 to 4 weeks to heal.
