Malta, of course, celebrates Christmas in its own unique way, and the seasonal Imbuljuta tal-Qastan forms part of these celebrations. Of course, many of you reading this article are probably scratching their heads right now, wondering what it actually is.
Get help from a doctor now âº. Depends...: A fracture on the end of the finger can be splinted easier than those close to the hand. The closer you get to the hand the higher your chances for a cast. There are various types of fracutres that can occur with a dislocation and some are more severe than others.
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?