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Splints

Splints support and protect injured bones and soft tissue, reducing pain, swelling, and muscle spasm. We specialize in custom-made splints when an exact fit is necessary.

Finger SplintFinger Splint

This finger splint is a protective splint providing immobilization of the finger in a static, extended position. It is used in the treatment of conditions such as healing finger fractures, tendon injuries and ligament sprains of the small joints of the fingers. The splint is worn to protect healing tissues and relieve pain.


Elbow SplintElbow Splint

This is a dynamic splint designed to increase range of motion. It is used following either elbow or wrist fracture or elbow dislocation where forearm rotation is stiff, and recovery is slow. When torque is applied by winding up the rubber cable, the splint provides a sustained, low level stretch. It is worn intermittently during the day to help increase range of motion.


Forearm Resting SplintForearm Resting Splint

This splint is an example of a resting splint worn during recovery from hand trauma or overuse injury. It maintains a protected resting posture to ease pain, promote healing and prevent joint contracture. It is often used following crush injuries to the hand, for inflammatory soft tissue disorders and for positioning the spastic hand in patients who have increased muscle tone following a brain injury.


Thumb-based SplintThumb-based Splint

This static splint can be used for support both during rest and with activity. It provides rigid support for healing of wrist or thumb fractures, thumb tendinopathy and arthritis.


Neoprene SplintNeoprene and Thermoplastic Splint

This static splint is compatable with daily activity and for support at rest. It provides soft neoprene circumferential support and has a rigid thermoplastic layer custom molded on the outside to fit the individual patient. These splints are often used with carpal tunnel syndrome and other overuse injuries or during recovery from wrist fracture and ligament injury. They are popular splints for new mothers with wrist tendonitis caused by repetitive lifting. When worn for activity they maintain proper wrist posture to reduce stress on the healing tissues.