How long should I wear a splint on my thumb?
To treat a minor sprain, your doctor will have you wear a thumb spica splint or a cast to keep your thumb from moving. After about six weeks, the splint or cast is removed. Your thumb will be stiff after not using it for six weeks, so your doctor will then recommend exercises to get back full control of your thumb.
Should I sleep in my thumb splint?
Can I wear the brace while I sleep? Yes! The thumb brace can be worn while you sleep.
Should you sleep with thumb brace on?
“If you have had a fall or think you may have fractured your hand or wrist, it is OK to wear a brace overnight until you can get to the doctor’s office,” says Dr. Delavaux. “But be sure to get it checked out, especially if the pain doesn’t get better after a day or two.” Basal joint arthritis.
What’s good for arthritis in finger joint?
Hand Osteoarthritis Treatment
- Painkiller pills. Acetaminophen and NSAIDs like ibuprofen can ease pain.
- Immobilizing devices. A splint, brace, or sleeve can hold your hand in a stable position to lessen pain.
- Hand therapy.
- Cortisone shots.
What is the purpose of a McKie splint?
McKie Dorsal Stay Trigger Thumb Splint (Adult Sizes) The purpose of the dorsal stay thumb splint is to provide moderate support in thumb extension. It features a longer thumb with…
What kind of splint do I need for my Thumb?
McKie Web-Stay Thumb Splint (Adult Sizes) The McKie Thumb Splint with the addition of a moldable aquaplast stay over the web space between the thumb and pointer finger. The stay…
What kind of splint is used for cerebral palsy?
McKie Thumb Splint Pediatric (3 to 12 years) Thumb abduction and opposition splint Pediatric thumb splints for patients with cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, and other neurological disorders that affect the hand… McKie Supination Strap & Thumb Splint Bundle Pediatric (3 to 12 years) Supination is the forearm motion that turns the palm up.