You can create a finger support using a hard material and tape, either by splinting the injured finger to an adjacent finger or by using the material to immobilize the injured finger.
Methods for Creating a Finger Support
Splinting to an Adjacent Finger
According to the YouTube video, "How to splint an injured finger" (0:53-2:57), one way to make a finger support involves using an adjacent finger as support:
- Place a piece of hard material between the injured finger and the finger next to it.
- Secure the two fingers together with tape.
- Ensure that the tape is applied above and below the injured joint to provide stability.
Creating a Rigid Splint
Another method from the same video involves directly supporting the injured finger:
- Take a rigid material, such as a tongue depressor, popsicle stick, or a piece of firm cardboard.
- Position this material along the side of the injured finger.
- Use tape to secure the material to the injured finger, above and below the injury, to keep it stable.
Considerations for Finger Supports:
- Immobilization: The goal is to keep the injured finger from moving, allowing it to heal.
- Material: Choose a rigid yet comfortable material that won't cause further injury.
- Tape: Use medical tape or first aid tape that is strong enough to hold the support in place, but won't be too tight and restrict circulation.
- Comfort: While immobilization is important, the support should not be too tight, causing pain or cutting off circulation.
Using these methods, you can create a basic finger support for injuries that require immobilization and stabilization.
