What is a Gauntlet splint?

The Orfit Gauntlet Thumb Post Splint is a quick and easy option for immobilization of the thumb CMC and MCP joints for conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ligament injuries and others. This splint features micro perforation for airflow and is firm to provide effective stabilization and treatment.

What is a spica splint used for?

They are primarily used to secure nonemergency injuries to bones until they can be evaluated by a consultant such as an orthopedic surgeon. They are also used to temporarily immobilize an extremity before surgery (eg, for an open fracture) or to assist in primary healing.

What is a long Opponens splint?

The Comfy Long Opponens Hand Orthosis is a splint with a longer forearm support, to better support and position a weak or deformed hand. Choose from models with or without thumb tabs. As a resting splint, it will prevent trauma to joints, and can be positioned to help increase the wearer’s range of motion.

What is an ulnar gutter splint?

Ulnar gutter splints are devices applied to immobilize fractures of the 4th and 5th metacarpal. Ulnar gutter splints are applied along the ulnar side of the forearm and hand to immobilize the 4th and 5th digits and prevent shortening of collateral ligaments during immobilization.

What are 4 types of splints?

Splint Types

• Coaptation splint.
• Forearm volar splint‎
• Long arm posterior splint.
• Radial gutter splint.
• Sling and swathe splint.
• Sugar tong splint.
• Double sugar tong splint.
• Thumb spica splint.

How long should you wear a spica splint?

A thumb splint with a spica will help rest the thumb while the other fingers can work, if only in a limited way. For maximum benefit you must wear the splint day and night, generally for 4-6 weeks.

Do splints help trigger finger?

Treating Trigger Finger All of the studies found decreased pain and triggering with the use of a splint. In fact, one of the studies found that 87% of the participants did not require surgery or a steroid injection one year after completing the splinting regimen.

What is gutter splint?

An ulnar gutter splint is a flexible splint that is used to support, stabilize, and immobilize injuries, dislocations and fractures of the hands, fingers, or wrists to allow the bones and tissues to heal properly.

How do you do ulnar gutter splints?

The procedure

1. The injured limb is completely exposed.
2. A stockinette covering the pinky finger extends beyond the wrist till just before the elbow.
3. Soft padding is applied over the stockinette.
4. Plaster of Paris (POP) is applied over the padding.
5. The thumb and wrist remain immobile until the splint is dry.

What are 3 types of splints?

Splint Types

• Long leg posterior splint.
• Stirrup splint.
• Posterior ankle splint.

Can I take my splint off?

A splint is like a “half cast.” The hard part of a splint does not wrap all the way around the injured area. It is held in place by an elastic bandage or other material. Unlike casts, splints can be easily removed or adjusted. Many splints are custom-made from fiberglass or plaster.

Should I wear my thumb splint at night?

Fractures and other injuries. “If you have had a fall or think you may have fractured your hand or wrist, it is OK to wear a brace overnight until you can get to the doctor’s office,” says Dr. Delavaux. “But be sure to get it checked out, especially if the pain doesn’t get better after a day or two.”

What are wrist splints used for?

A wrist splint is a device used to stabilize or otherwise immobilize the wrist joint. This helps prevent injury or stabilize the joint for transport during an emergency situation; it can also be used in some instances to help alleviate pain or retrain the wrist to move in a certain way.

Do I need a wrist support or splint?

Wrist Supports or Wrist Splints are for people who need protection and support for painful, swollen, or weak joints. They can relieve symptoms of conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Arthritis, Wrist Tendonitis (De Quervain syndrome), fractures, sprains and strains.

What thumb brace is best for thumb arthritis?

The design of the CMC arthritis brace is ideal for basal thumb arthritis because the thumb splint protects the joint from harmful movements. The wrap around design also compresses the CMC to promote healing.

Should I use a wrist brace?

Using a wrist brace, along with cold therapy and pain relievers, is the best way to treat a sprain. Even if you had carpal tunnel, you would be given the same treatment. You might want to consider a soft wrist brace all the time while typing as a preventative measure.