What is short Opponens splint?

The short thumb opponens orthosis is an important intervention for several hand conditions, such as: Ulnar and radial collateral ligament (UCL and RCL) injuries. Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Generalized thumb pain. Median nerve palsy.

How tight should a thumb spica splint be?

If your therapist has not already fitted your splint, you should remove the metal bar from the thumb section and bend it to fit comfortably around your individual joints and wrist. Your splint should be easy to put on and off, and should be firm but not too tight.

What is the purpose of 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.

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.

What is a thumb spike?

The thumbs were conical spikes that stuck out away from the three main digits. In early restorations, the spike was placed on the animal’s nose. Later fossils revealed the true nature of the thumb spikes, although their exact function is still debated. They could have been used for defense, or for foraging for food.

What is a thumb splint?

A thumb spica splint is an orthopaedic splint which immobilizes the thumb in order to stabilize the joint, but also allows the fingers freedom of movement. Some models allow the wrist to have freedom of movement as well, while others stabilise this joint in addition to the thumb joint for added support.