Silver Ring Splints For Dip Joint
In the only study of its kind published in 2004 in arthritis care and research 17 people who had finger deformities caused by ra volunteered to wear metal splints on their affected finger joints.
Silver ring splints for dip joint. Use the silverring swan neck splint for mild to moderate hyperextension less than 20 degrees of the pip or dip joint. In the 17 people 72 silver ring. The silverring boutonniere splint being shorter can be used on the dip joint the pip joint of a short finger or the ip joint of the thumb. Once a joint becomes fused splints are no longer useful metal ring splints may also help improve function.
Worn on the finger or the thumb the silverring swan neck splint blocks hyperextension without limiting the joint s full range of motion. The dorsal extension splint is a special order splint so please call for fitting instructions. Use the silverring swan neck splint for mild to moderate hyperextension less than 20 of the pip or dip joint. The silverring realignment splint is designed exclusively for the pip joint because of its overall length.
Always use the 15 slot for the proximal ring of a dip joint. We swan neck splint ring code 5013 the we swan neck splint ring prevents hyperextension of the pip and or dip finger joints while allowing full flexion. A revolution in splint therapy. Silverring boutonniere splint on the dip joint.
If the silverring boutonniere splint is too long the proximal ring rests too close to the volar crease of the adjacent joint. The lightweight sterling silver or gold rings are not only beautiful but also offer unprecedented fit durability and protection for a complete. We are happy to make modifications to assist with the custom fit but special order splints. Shop for boutonniere splints.
Doe for flexion greater than 25 but less than 50 with the bar worn along the top of the joint. More than one we swan neck splint ring can be worn on one hand without any problems. Worn on the finger or the thumb the silverring swan neck splint blocks hyperextension without limiting the joints full range of motion. Use the 30 slot for the proximal ring when a longer splint is needed.