How do you treat a broken finger on a child?

Put ice or a cold pack on the finger for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. Try to do this every 1 to 2 hours for the next 3 days (when your child is awake) or until the swelling goes down. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your child’s skin. Keep the splint dry.

How do you brace a broken pinky finger?

Make a splint to immobilize the finger. A Popsicle stick or pen may be placed next to the broken finger, and then wrap something around the stick and the finger to hold it in place. Wrap loosely – if the finger is wrapped too tightly it can cause additional swelling and may cut off circulation to the injured digit.

How do I know if my child’s finger is broken?

What are the signs and symptoms of a finger fracture?

1. Pain, bruising, or swelling.
2. Weakness or numbness.
3. Trouble moving the finger.
4. Finger shape is not normal.

How do you splint a broken finger?

Place a splint in line with the broken bone or the broken area of the hand. For example, a finger splint should mimic the affected finger in a straightened position. Hold the end of an ace bandage onto the splint and wrap around the hand and splint loosely, several times, until you’ve used all of the bandage.

What to do for a broken thumb?

Treatment of a broken thumb. If you suspect a thumb fracture, especially a Rolando , or Bennett’s fracture at the base of the thumb then seek medical attention as soon as possible. Initial treatment of a suspected thumb fracture includes immobilization with a splint and applying ice or cold water to reduce pain and swelling.

What is a thumb finger splint?

A thumb spica splint is a type of hand cast that is designed to protect and immobilize the thumb. It is commonly used in emergency rooms and orthopedic surgeon’s offices to aid in the healing of strains, sprains, and minor fractures of the lower thumb or wrist.