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Buddy wrapping
Buddy taping
  • second and third toes wrapped in padding and a bandage, leaving the big toe free
  • fourth and fifth toeswrapped in a loop of tape which crosses over the bases of the toes, with the ends overlapping onto the body of the foot.
Buddy-taping toes, using the most suitable adjacent toe to splint the broken toe

Buddy wrapping, also called neighbour strapping

medical tape is usually stiff, not allowing the digits to move; the healthy digit acts as a splint, keeping the damaged one in a natural position for healing. Rest plays a major role in the healing process. Buddy wrapping may also be used for sprains, dislocations
, and other injuries.

This treatment may be performed by a

medical professional in a hospital, orthopedic
clinic, or other medical facility. Buddy wrapping may also be used when medical help is not immediately available, for example in the wilderness. Buddy wrapping can be a temporary solution or it can be used as a treatment all by itself.

A layer of absorbent cotton or

ulcers and/or infection.[2] The bandage is applied loosely, in several non-encircling layers. This avoids cutting off the blood flow to the digit that a too-tight wrap can precipitate. If the damaged part is only partly fractured, e.g., a greenstick fracture, the buddy wrapping method may also be used.[3]

Fractures of the smaller toes are commonly treated by buddy taping.[4] Padding is used between the toes to keep the space dry[5] and the toes aligned comfortably. If the toes are less comfortable when buddy-taped, the buddy tape should be removed.[6]

See also

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References

  1. ISBN 978-0-7020-2684-3
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  2. ^ "How To Buddy-Tape Fingers - Injuries; Poisoning". Merck Manuals Professional Edition. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
  3. ^ "What is Buddy Wrapping? | Bone and Spine". 6 August 2013.
  4. PMID 26926612
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  5. ^ "Broken toe - self-care: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia". medlineplus.gov. US National Library of Medicine. 2020-03-28. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  6. ^ "Broken Toe". HealthLink BC. Archived from the original on 7 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.


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