It will be 3 years in April 06 since Dr. Eaton fixed my 90 degree left pinkie and it is still fixed at o degrees. After using the splint, I tend to stretch that finger as far back as it will go on a daily basis. I do recall Dr. Eaton suggesting stretching would do no harm and probably delay any recurrance when I asked about this at the time of treatment. So far, so good and Dr. Eaton is the best!