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04/20/2013 01:59
pia2some 
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04/20/2013 01:59
pia2some
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Re: Night splint for contracture
beamer1:
This message is for Dawn regarding the extension splints that she is shown wearing. Can you tell me where you got these splints? I assume they were probably made by a therapist from a prescription but just in case you purchased them somewhere else I would really like to know. The idea that they can be reheated and remolded when needed would be great. I have worn splints on both hands for some time now but need to replace and prescription splints are soooo expensive. Any help you can give me would be appreciated and thanks.
Yes, these were from a prescription. The doctor I saw in Atlanta wrote the RX and then I had them made at the physical therapy center that is in the doctor's office. They are hard plastic and the molding is done by placing them in a machine with a very high heat and then they are taken out and molded against your hands. They were made by a certified hand therapist. After she made the plastic part, she lined the edges with the pink felt and the attached the velcro strips. I'm guessing it is a very similar splint to the one pictured earlier in the thread. Mine just has more of the velcro straps because all of my fingers need to lay flat and not just the pinky (as shown in that picture).
They were expensive and that's why I've put off getting them. The insurance billed $265 for each splint. I actually paid $101 for each splint. Since I'm only wearing them at night I hope that they will last for a good long time. They gave me a bag of extra parts when I left. The pink felt is cut in strips and has adhesive backing. I can easily replace the felt on my splints if they start to wear out. They also gave me extra strips of the velcro straps, extra tabs of velcro that are glued onto the molded part. So I'm all set. I'm already feeling it was money well spent.
Are you in the states and do you have insurance coverage?
~ dawn
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09/11/2014 13:26
econn 
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09/11/2014 13:26
econn
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Re: Night splint for contracture
I have a custom splint made by a hand therapist after my collagenase treatment similar to ones described here. I misplaced it and didn't want to go overnight for a couple of nights without splinting so I made an emergency splint out of a $3/pr Atlas brand nitrile/fabric glove with a piece of Sintra plastic Gorilla glued along the back of the middle two fingers and wrist. I cut off the rest of the figers and thumb so I could use them. Was much more comfortable and usable than the custom $$$ splint and did the same thing, but I found my custom splint so am using it again. I'm going to make another one homemade one because it worked better, just need to find a better glue. I am going to continue splinting at night long after the recommended 3 month period and don't want to have to pay for an expensive custom splint.
Edited 09/11/14 16:27
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09/12/2014 15:14
newman
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09/12/2014 15:14
newman
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Re: Night splint for contracture
Hi I would like to mention that I received an account from Dr Meinel Germany who made two splints, one for each of my Index Fingers in May 2014 at a cost of 58 euro . About 90$. Dr Meinel has made a few splints for me over the last couple of years. The latest weighed 34 and 39 grams made from layers of Fiberglass medical polymer bandage . A layer of silicone ( 2 pack similar to that used by dentist /podiatrist about 2 large tea spoons in volume ) is placed along the finger and into the palm . Set in minutes. About 3 layers of the pre cut Polymer water activated bandage were placed in warm water and formed onto the finger and well into the palm . Another narrow layer was wrapped around the finger. Dried in minutes. The splint was cut to allow removal. A few layers of conforming bandage were wrapped around the splint. This allowed the splint easily to slide over the pip joint . I purchased a roll of conforming bandage and replace it when soiled. The splint is very strong and does not flex at all. I reckon you can make your own with the help of someone to apply the products. If any one is interested send me your email through the Private Message and I can send some photos. Regard.
Edited 09/12/14 19:12
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