How To Tape Injured Ring Finger
Cut two strips of non-stretch first aid or medical tape long enough to wrap. Next secure the splint to the finger by wrapping medical tape around it 3 times at 2 separate points.
Apply two strips of 125 cm half inch white non-stretch tape one above the injured joint and one below.
How to tape injured ring finger. Wrap medical tape around the finger at the base of the fingernail and above the knuckle next to the hand. Basically youre looping the finger with tape to hold it so it cant bend at the main knuckle. With the medical tape begin wrapping around the pinky and the ring finger together at their base so that they are bound securely but not too tightly.
Bend the pinky slightly and secure it next to the ring finger 1. Buddy wrapping helps to stabilize the injured finger. Putting the ring finger together with the pinkie allows the first two fingers and the thumb to be used more.
Use only sufficient tension to hold the fingers together without any sloppiness. If the trauma is severe broken bones may be exposed through the soft tissues called a compound fracture. 3 Prepare your fingers for taping.
Cut a small piece of foam or cotton pad into a small rectangle roughly half the length and width of the injured finger. Step 2 Place the strip of padded foam between the fingers to be taped. If you tape an injured ring finger to the middle finger the hand loses more functionality.
Circle the fingers with tape between the first joint and the final joint. Secure at the top. Both fingers should be bound while bent and in a relaxed position.
If your third finger ring finger is injured you have the option of buddy taping it to the second or fourth finger. Starting at the base wrap the tape. To do this hold the injured finger next to the finger beside it and tape them together.
Choose the finger most equal in length but for the most stability the ring finger should be buddy-taped to the middle finger. Placing thin foam between the fingers can also protect the skin. Tape the wrapped section to one end of the tape and fold width wise so that the other end of the tape also covers the wrapped section.
Hold the tips of the two fingers together and adhere the end of the tape to the unbroken finger. Its not easy and it might take a few tries to get it right. Wrap the tape around the fingers not too tightly at the base of the finger and above the PIP joints not over the knuckles.
Wrap it around the base of your finger and overlap the excess. If more than one knuckle is injured then add these tape loops to all of the affected fingers. Conclude this taping technique at the level of the upper anchor by firmly following the white arrows figure 2.
Take another length of tape approximately 10 inches. These will provide an anchor from which to attach the supporting strips. Then pull the tape with a little bit of tension while you start wrapping around the finger like a wedding ring.
Another option is known as buddy taping or wrapping where the injured finger is taped securely to a non-injured finger for support. Lay the tape over the finger like a ring shown in the picture. The ends should cover your tearhot spot.
To properly buddy tape ring and pinkie together youll have to angle your tape. This finger taping technique is known as Buddy Strapping where an injured finger is strapped to a non-injured finger to provide support. You now have a grip for your hands.
Finish by laying another circle of tape all the way around the hand directly on top of the anchor from step 1. Avoid binding the tape on tightly because a it will hurt unnecessarily and b the tape will cut in if the injury swells. Broken finger symptoms usually are pain immediately after the injured part of the finger and sometimes a deformed finger.
Wrap medical tape above and below the point of injury. If you have broken skin clean the affected area using alcohol or antiseptic wipes. Wrap around both fingers slowly overlapping each layer of tape slightly so that they hold together well.
If pain or swelling limits the motion or use of the fingers if the finger. If the joints are stable and no large fracture fragments are present the injury can be treated with buddy taping ie taping the injured finger above and below the joint to an adjacent finger. Make sure that the tape is snug but still loose enough to ensure good circulation.
Wrap the tape around both fingers and the splint taping them together. Keep your finger slightly bent while applying the tape around it. Dry your skin thoroughly and place the padding between your fingers or toes.
Keeping the finger in a neutral position start the tape at the level of the lower anchor at the side of the finger by following the black arrows figure 2. We use the middle finger in the photo as its one of the fingers that usually gets injured. Broken fingers or finger fractures may account for up to 10 of all broken bones.
