3-Point Products 3pp Buddy Loops for Jammed and Broken Fingers (1/2" wide (Pack of 5))

After the buddy tape my doctor put on my broken finger wore out, I got this buddy wrap. It’s sturdy. My finger healed and the wrap is still in good shape!

I was recommended these as an alternative to using plain old medical tape, and in that sense they've been a success. Instead of using up 30 or so days-worth of tape, I used up 5 of these bands.However, by the end of those 30 days the plastic part that attaches to the velcro was sticking out on all of the bands. Why is that a problem?Well, you have these things wrapped around your fingers, so if a hard plastic part sticks out, it constantly colides with whatever your hand passes. Plus, if you're like me you'll find yourself constantly trying to press them flat, which makes for a new (annoying) habit.In terms of enviornmental impact I'm honestly not sure which is worse: using these or using 30 days of tape. But either way, don't buy these expecting them to last longer than that: they're too cheaply made.P.S. Also the actual bands themselves sort of shrink in places after use. So you wind up with bands that hug a bit too tightly (at the parts that shrink).

I have a fractured base of finger left hand and hand surgeon handed me splint straps in his office – but only 2 of them. He told me not to get them wet. How can I do that? So I looked on Amazon to try to match the straps he gave me, and much to my surprise upon delivery. They were the exact same straps. A package of 5. I am so thrilled. Now if I get them wet, I can dry them out between use. Great to have them.

It serves its purpose in buddy binding the fingers. It does sometimes loosen when it gets wet (e.g. when washing hands). I would suggest bringing an extra one to alternate while the other dries. You can also dry it by pressing it between a towel or tissue.

I am using this item with regards to an injury that occurred while gardening. I tore my ligament .