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How Can Mallet Finger Be Treated?

I have been diagnosed with Mallet Finger (making my bed) on 11/11 went to urgent care. I spoke to my primary and she is has referred me to hand specialist. I can t get an appointment until 12/5. I have been taking Aleve for moderate discomfort. Urgent Care placed a splint and wrapped it. I have it on all day and night. I take it off twice a day to wash my hand really good and to get some air ( maybe 15 minutes). Anything else I should do to help the healing process until I see the ortho Dr?
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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it is acknowledge as base ball finger is due to injury to muscle and tendon. it can be made i mobile by use of splint can be treated surgically. dressing with betadine lotion with asceptic measure.
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How Can Mallet Finger Be Treated?

it is acknowledge as base ball finger is due to injury to muscle and tendon. it can be made i mobile by use of splint can be treated surgically. dressing with betadine lotion with asceptic measure.