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Both sprains and dislocations cause damage to the ligaments that support the finger joints -- in more severe injuries, a dislocation may occur, necessitating the finger to be put back into place or reduced.. Finger sprains are injuries that cause a stretching and tearing of the ligaments of the fingers or thumb. The most common causes of finger sprains are sports injuries and falls onto your hand. Often, the finger bends unusually, causing the ligament injury and subsequent pain. Symptoms of a finger sprain include: pain with finger movement.
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1 The time any fracture takes to heal depends on the type of fracture and where it's located. 2  Fractured Finger or Toe: These fractures typically heal in three to five weeks.  Fractured Clavicle (collarbone): This may take five to ten weeks to heal.
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Your doctor will recommend that your sprained finger be splinted or buddy taped (taped to the finger next to it) for 1 to 4 weeks after your injury. In many cases, you will be able to return to your activities as long as you are wearing your splint or have your finger taped.
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1 Applying ice packs to your finger for 20--30 minutes every 3--4 hours for 2--3 days or until the pain goes away keeping your hand elevated when sitting or lying. 2  Taking an anti-inflammatory (Ibuprofen)  Doing exercises to strengthen your finger during the healing process.
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It is important to keep this splint on to permit healing. Because your finger probably will be swollen, you should apply ice packs to your finger for 20 to 30 minutes every 3 to 4 hours for the first 2 or 3 days or until the pain goes away.
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You should apply ice packs to your finger for 20 to 30 minutes every 3 to 4 hours for 2 or 3 days or until the pain goes away. Your hand should be elevated on a pillow while you are lying down or on the back of a chair or couch while you are sitting.
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A sprain is an injury to a joint that causes a stretch or tear in a ligament. A ligament is a strong band of tissue connecting one bone to another. Applying ice packs to your finger for 20--30 minutes every 3--4 hours for 2--3 days or until the pain goes away keeping your hand elevated when sitting or lying.
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Best Answer: A strain takes about 1 week to heal. A bad sprain may take longer - as long as 3 to 4 weeks to heal or sometimes even longer. While your strain or sprain heals, take it easy and don't do stuff that could cause another injury. Rest the injured part of the body. Apply ice or cold packs to the injury.
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how long does it take for a finger sprain to heal
It takes 1 to 4 weeks for a finger sprain to heal. It takes 1 to 4 weeks for a finger sprain to heal. 