I think if it had been any other part of the finger it would have been real bad. I was working and typing with it until getting the call from the PA mid-morning the next day. Really it came at the perfect time with my Christmas break giving me time to heal up.
I’ve received a ton of medical advice from people in the field, and it varies - some docs say “do X”, some say “no, do Y”. Probably the only unanimous medical advice I’ve received is this: if you live in a non-rural area you have one or more orthopedists nearby specializing on the hand. Call them for a hand emergency first.
The hand is a complicated appendage. There’s a ton that can go wrong treating it or things that can be missed. Early intervention from a hand surgeon could potentially make a significant difference in long-term outcomes.
Honestly, you might take your X-rays & get a second opinion. Don’t mess around with injuries to your hands, especially if you use them to make your living.