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Baseball Finger Home Care

Home care for baseball finger includes:

Elevate the hand above the heart for 48 hours.
Apply cold compresses:

Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours, for the first few days.

Follow splint care instructions.
Acetaminophen for pain
Ibuprofen for pain
Take prescribed medications as directed.

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Last Updated: Mar 14, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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