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[ScottParko]

Scott -
Sorry to hear this (about finger).
The "buddy strap" isn't pointless. It's designed to immobilise/restrict the fracture to allow it to heal. The more it moves, the slower and possibly worse it will heal.
Don't feel rushed by the specialist and don't be afraid to ask them to explain things!
Good luck.
R


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Yer I suppose so, just with the break being at the tip it doesn't seem to be doing much, but when you put it like that I suppose it's serving it's purpose! Thank you

[WalkingWicket37]

Having shattered the end of my middle finger a couple of years ago, I can the bedford splint was a waste of time, as there was nothing to support the damaged bit!

I now have a lump/bulge where the pieces of bone finally stopped and healed, and the tip of my finger is rather uncomfortable in the cold!
As I'm not technically deformed my nail hasn't grown properly/right since. Unfortunately this didn't entitle me to a blue badge for the car, or disability allowance though 

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Yer I suppose so, just with the break being at the tip it doesn't seem to be doing much, but when you put it like that I suppose it's serving it's purpose! Thank you

Seconded on this, the doctors don't just give you a splint for the lols! I'm currently recovering from my 8th broken bone - unfortunately with breaks there's no shortcuts for taking it easy and listening to the medical people while you wait for it to stop hurting.