Splinting

Stiff fingers can be very tricky to treat. Here is a simple but effective splint for patients with general stiffness […]

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

Old x-ray films work well as splint pattern material, for those patterns you use over and over again! The x-ray

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

This is a great, low profile splint for Radial Nerve Palsy. Patients tend to love it because of its light

The Fabric lined splint is a very useful splint for those fragile, sore or swollen hands. Here I have used

When you are making a circumferential splint, you do not need to use a thick thermoplastic. For this splint I