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What is the best splint for trigger thumb?
To limit the range of motion and allow the thumb to rest, splint the thumb with an Oval-8 Finger Splint. This lightweight, comfortable splint may be worn prior to and following injections or surgery. The patient may also continue to wear the splint after symptoms resolve to prevent re-occurrence.
Do splints help thumb arthritis?
Thumb arthritis does not go away. But exercises and treatments such as splinting can help reduce pain and prevent further deterioration of the joint.
Does trigger thumb ever go away?
Trigger finger can recur but the condition generally corrects itself after a short while. More severe cases may become locked in the bent position and require surgery to correct it. When the condition occurs in children as young by the time they are one year of age, the condition is known as congenital trigger finger.
How do you size a wrist splint?
- Hand Circumference. F.
- At the widest part of your palm, measure your hand circumference. This will be your “Hand Circumference” measurement.
- At the 10cm mark, measure the circumference around your forearm.
- Place end of tape measure at the crease in your wrist and measure 10cm (4″) up forearm then make a mark.
How long should I wear a splint for trigger thumb?
Your doctor may have you wear a splint at night to keep the affected finger in an extended position for up to six weeks. The splint helps rest the tendon.
Why would you need a thumb spica splint?
Thumb splints keep the thumb immobilized while still allowing the fingers to move. Thumb spica splints will support joints that are painful or unstable due to arthritis or soft tissue injury. Also, wearing thumb spica splints for day-to day activity will protect the joint and improve the function of the hand.
How many hours a day should I wear a splint?
Your splint is to be worn for periods of rest or when doing activities to offer you support at the wrist. Do not wear the splint for longer than two hours without removing it to move your wrist. It is important you do not wear the splint too much otherwise your wrist may become stiff and weak.