A finger splint is a medical device that stabilizes your finger and holds it in one position. It’s used to protect and support your finger after an injury. Healthcare providers sometimes call finger splints finger braces or orthoses.

Finger splints are devices that immobilize and maintain stability of an injured finger. * A temporary finger splint may be applied to stabilize an open fracture while awaiting operative intervention. There are a variety of commercially available splints …

2022年11月28日 · Static splints: These hold a joint in a specific position, either completely straight or slightly bent. People can find metal and foam static splints at local pharmacies, which are available...

2023年9月15日 · Static progressive splints: The splint doesn’t let you move, but it’s adjustable. Your provider may adjust its position over time to stretch your body or change the splint’s position while you heal. Dynamic splints: You can move your splinted body part, but only a specific amount your provider sets. Your provider may adjust how far you ...

2020年2月3日 · When should you use a Static Progressive Splint in Hand Therapy? The article proposes a decision hierarchy to determine when you should apply a static ...

Orthopedic splints like the Stax Mallet Finger Splint and Oval 8 help treat mallet fingers and trigger fingers. These are injuries to the thin tendons that cause the end joint of a finger or thumb to straighten. For finger sprains and fractures, frog finger splints immobilize the injured fingers.

2024年9月2日 · Description: Static splints are rigid devices that hold the finger in a fixed position. They are designed to immobilize the joint, preventing any movement that could aggravate the injury. Uses: Static splints are commonly used for fractures, dislocations, and severe sprains.

2022年10月19日 · Static Progressive Splinting: A custom hand-based or wrist-based orthosis can be used while blocking the MCP joint (s) in extension. This will help load the PIP joint. A simple finger loop can be fabricated out of the strapping material. A monofilament line can be used to lace through the finger loop and then attached to non-adhesive hook velcro.

Static splints are designed to hold a joint in a specified position, whether completely straight or slightly bent. Some basic metal and foam static splints can be purchased over the counter at drug stores. Static splints can also be custom made from moldable plastics or other casting material.