Splint library
When they're used, materials, fit — and how to get one fitted safely.
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- ThumbImmobilizationThumb
Thumb spica splint
Supports the thumb (and sometimes the wrist) to limit painful motion and protect healing structures around the base of the thumb.
thermoplasticneoprenevelcroPain at the base of the thumb with pinching or grippingOpen - WristPositioningWrist
Wrist cock-up splint
Holds the wrist in a comfortable, slightly extended position to reduce pressure on the median nerve and rest irritated wrist tendons.
neoprenemetalvelcroCarpal tunnel-type symptoms, especially at nightOpen - FingerImmobilizationFinger
Mallet finger splint
Holds the fingertip joint (DIP) straight 24/7 so a stretched or torn extensor tendon can heal without disruption.
thermoplasticvelcroAcute mallet finger after a tendon injuryOpen - FingerProtectionFinger
Buddy straps
Soft loops or tape that pair an injured finger with a neighbor so the healthy finger guides motion and limits painful sideways stress.
elasticvelcroStable finger sprains, after assessmentOpen - FingerProtectionFinger
Fingertip protector
A small cap that cushions the fingertip after injury, surgery, or for sensitivity around a healing nail or pulp.
siliconegelFingertip sensitivity during desensitizationOpen - HandImmobilizationFinger
Ulnar gutter splint
Supports the ring and little fingers, hand, and wrist together to protect the ulnar side of the hand after a boxer's fracture or similar injury.
thermoplasticvelcroStable boxer's fracture (5th metacarpal neck) per clinicianOpen - FingerPositioningFinger
Silver ring splint
A small custom-fitted metal ring that supports a finger joint into a straighter, more functional posture — often used for certain arthritis patterns when a clinician recommends it.
metalJoint instability or deformity patterns assessed by a hand therapistOpen - ElbowPositioningNight
Elbow extension night brace
A brace that limits how much the elbow bends at night — sometimes used when ulnar nerve symptoms flare with sleeping with the elbow deeply bent, or after cubital tunnel surgery as part of a surgeon-directed plan. It is not a substitute for evaluation if numbness or weakness is worsening.
neoprenemetalvelcroNight symptoms linked to prolonged elbow flexion when a clinician recommends extension positioningOpen - ElbowProtectionSports
Counterforce brace (tennis elbow strap)
A forearm strap that spreads force away from tender wrist extensor tendons near the elbow — often used during gripping or racquet tasks when a clinician says it is appropriate.
neopreneelasticvelcroLateral elbow tendinopathy symptoms during gripping or lifting, after evaluationOpen