Thinking about trying an Oval‑8 Finger Splint? These small but powerful splints are widely recommended by therapists and hand specialists to help with finger injuries, arthritis, and joint alignment. They can reduce pain, protect healing joints, and support better function—but… [Learn More]
Did a ball or other object hit the end of your finger? Did you smack the end of your finger against something hard, or crush your fingertip in a door or drawer? If so, you may have Mallet Finger. Mallet… [Learn More]
If your finger or thumb locks, clicks, or gets stuck in a bent position- then suddenly pops back when trying to straighten it, like a trigger on a gun, you might be dealing with trigger finger (or trigger thumb). Surprisingly… [Learn More]
Arthritis in Your Hands Next time you wrap your fingers around a coffee mug, pick up a grocery bag, or scoop up some water to wash your face, thank your wonderful hands. Since we use our hands for nearly everything,… [Learn More]
If your finger or thumb “locks” in a bent position then suddenly pops back out when you try to straighten it– like a trigger on a gun- you may have Trigger Finger. Trigger finger or Trigger Thumb is inflammation of… [Learn More]
What Is Trigger Finger? If you wake up with your finger stuck in a bent position, feel a pop when you try to straighten it or have to use your other hand to open your finger, these may be symptoms… [Learn More]
A jammed finger may seem like no big deal. It can happen to anyone – throwing a baseball, closing your finger in your kitchen drawer or tripping and putting your hand down to catch your fall. A jammed finger may… [Learn More]
Differences Between Oval-8 Finger Splints and Silver Ring Splints While there are similarities between the Oval-8 Finger Splint and the Silver Ring Splint, there are differences, as well. Knowing the differences in these two splints can help you choose the… [Learn More]
Usually you get a Boutonniere Deformity by hitting the tip of your outstretched finger on something straight-on or by having something hit your fingertip. This injures the tendon that help to straighten the middle joint of your finger. The most… [Learn More]
What is a Swan Neck deformity? A Swan Neck finger deformity is a condition where the middle joint of the finger hyper-extends or bends backwards and the end joint near the fingernail, flexes or bends downwards. How do you get… [Learn More]
