Features
- 3pp Oval-8 Finger Splints Kit contents:
– 44 Oval-8 splints, ranging from size 2 through 15 (with the majority in the most common sizes of 5 to10)
– Carrying case
– Pen light
– Instruction booklet - Do not require strapping or tape to stay in place
- Can be worn on one hand without interfering with hand function
- Can be worn full time or easily slipped on and off as needed
- Open design keeps skin dry and can be worn in water
- Broad flat bands distribute pressure for wearing comfort
- May aid in preventing the formation of further deformity
More Information
- To position the finger in up to 20 degrees of flexion or hyperextension:
– Apply pressure upwards on the band and downwards on each end of the oval to alter the depth of the splint
– Maintain pressure until fully cooled. Reheat in increments of 2-3 seconds if necessary.- To shorten the splint to allow PIP joint motion:
-When worn as a mallet finger splint, the Oval-8 may need to be shortened to allow full PIP joint motion
– Choose a splint that fits comfortably on the joint and then choose a splint one size smaller as shortening the splint will also increase size
– Heat the splint as described
– Squeeze the ends of the oval section together to shorten and increase the depth of the splint. Maintain pressure until fully cooled
- To shorten the splint to allow PIP joint motion:
