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.
Often, no surgery is needed and a simple broken fingertip can be splinted for about 3 weeks until healed. Occasionally, if the bone ends are out of place, manipulation of the fingertip may be needed. The finger is made numb with anaesthetic, then the break is manipulated back into a normal position. The fingertip is then splinted, again for about 3 weeks. In some instances, surgery to the fingertip may be needed.