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Splint - an easy alternative to custom made one
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07/21/2013 21:37
LubaM. 
07/21/2013 21:37
LubaM. 
Splint - an easy alternative to custom made one

For those who are looking for a night splint to be worn after NA, or other procedures but can't afford a custom made splint, check out this link:

http://www.ezywrap.com/p-856-finger-splint.aspx

I have had three NA's since 2006 and after each one have gone for therapy with a hand therapist who have made me various splints... the splint above which I was given by Dr. Eaton after the NA he did, is the most comfortable to wear, fully adjustable and very affordable.

Edited 07/22/13 00:40

07/23/2013 08:17
zinkadoodle 
07/23/2013 08:17
zinkadoodle 
Re: Splint - an easy alternative to custom made one

It looks very similar (except the color) to the hand splint made for me at the hand therapy center, except mine doesn't involve my wrist, which I like. The first one I got after the Xiaflex was a big malleable and uncomfortable board. This new one secures my at my palm and holds my MCP into a 0 degree position, which was achieved via Xiaflex. It did take some heating and bending on my part to make it more comfortable, because it just dug into my ring finger MCP. My PIP wasn't as fortunate with the Xiaflex, and the doc said it's as good as it's going to get at 10 degrees. So, this splint applies some pressure on my PIP, though not enough to be uncomfortable. Because it's kind of spring action plastic, I get as much as a 5 degree contracture by the time I wake up, but it's back to 10-15 degrees by the time I go to bed. I just keep hoping that maybe one of these days that 5 degrees will finally hold throughout the day. But, if I don't wear it, I feel pretty certain, I'd be back to 35 degrees in no time.

Having said all of the above, this really does look like a good alternative, and I may actually order one. Thanks for the link!!

~Diane

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