Arthritis of the Hand
If you have arthritis it is very important for you to look after your joints, to avoid sprains and further […]
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If you have arthritis it is very important for you to look after your joints, to avoid sprains and further […]
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Splints can be useful to help relieve pain and restore function. Often soft splints are the more appropriate option as
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Making your own exercise play-dough is a very cost effective option. Here is an easy recipe I have used for
Stiff fingers can be very tricky to treat. Here is a simple but effective splint for patients with general stiffness
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There are many designs of Mallet splints to treat drop fingers, but this is my favourite. Patients like them, they
There are a variety of buddy-straps on the market, and here is a simple, cost effective one to make yourself. I
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Old x-ray films work well as splint pattern material, for those patterns you use over and over again! The x-ray
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For many hand patients, oedema can be an issue. Digis-sleeves is a great option to prevent or reduce swelling. And
My favourite thermoplastic material to use for finger gutter splints is Polyform. I usually use the 3mm think (non-perforated) material
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