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A local adhesive finger splint
1Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine and Vilnius University Red Cross Hospital, Vilnius, Lithuania.
The Journal of Hand Surgery
|September 19, 2001
Summary
A novel wire and adhesive finger splint offers a low-profile, malleable solution for immobilization. This design allows greater application flexibility and prevents complications, improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic devices
- Biomaterials engineering
- Hand surgery innovations
Background:
- Traditional finger splints can obstruct wounds and impair circulation.
- Need for adaptable and non-invasive immobilization techniques in hand therapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate a novel, locally static finger splint design.
- To assess the efficacy and usability of an adhesive wire-based splint.
Main Methods:
- Constructing a splint by encasing wire in double-sided adhesive tape.
- Adhering the splint to a skin dressing on the target digit.
- Utilizing the splint for maintaining first web space or immobilizing interphalangeal joints.
Main Results:
- The splint is lightweight, low-profile, and malleable at room temperature.
- Attachment via skin dressing provides flexibility and avoids wound/circulation issues.
- Successfully used in 5 patients for overnight immobilization.
Conclusions:
- The adhesive wire finger splint is a practical and effective alternative for localized finger immobilization.
- This design enhances patient comfort and treatment accessibility.
- Potential for broader application in hand and finger joint conditions.