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What is a Fingernail or Toenail Removal An injury, accident, or medical condition may require your health care provider to remove the nail on a finger or toe. Removal of a nail may be necessary when the nail is ingrown, infected, or damaged, or when it has not grown properly. Tell a health care provider […]

Finger Sprain in Children A finger sprain is a tear or stretch in a ligament in a finger. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones to each other. Children often get finger sprains during play, sports, and accidents. What are the causes? Finger sprains happen when something makes the bones in the hand move in an

What is Finger Sprain Finger sprain is a tear or stretch in a ligament in your finger. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones to each other. Follow these instructions at home: If you have a splint: Do notput pressure on any part of the splint until it is fully hardened. This may take many hours.

What is Finger or Thumb Dislocation Finger or thumb dislocation happens when two bones in your finger or thumb separate at a joint. Your doctor will move your bones back into place (reduction). This may be done by hand (manually) or with surgery. You may be given a splint to help you heal. Follow these

Finger Fracture in Children A finger fracture is a break in any of the finger bones. What are the causes? The main cause of finger fractures is injury, such as from sports, falls, or closing a drawer or door. What increases the risk? The following factors may make you more likely to develop this condition:

What is Finger Fracture Finger fracture is a break in any of the bones in your fingers. Your doctor may put a splint on your finger so it will not move while it heals (immobilization). Follow these instructions at home: If you have a splint: Wear the splint as told by your doctor. Remove it

Fifth Disease in Children Fifth disease is a viral infection that causes mild cold-like symptoms and a rash. It is more common in children than adults. For most children, fifth disease is not a serious infection. Symptoms usually go away in 7–10 days, though the rash may last a bit longer. Children who have had