In some cases including the dip joint in the splint may be preferable because this will increase the mechanical advantage.
Pip joint gutter splint.
With weekly lateral.
Usually ships within 2 to 3 weeks.
Finger splint set of 2 finger splints with 2 nylon sleeves for trigger finger relief finger brace for straightening or support for broken fingers 4 pieces ideal for seniors.
In reduced volar avulsion fractures the splint is applied with the pip joint at 45 degrees of flexion and secured at the proximal finger allowing flexion at the pip joint.
The mcp joint should be in 70 90 degrees of flexion in the properly applied splint.
There are various types of splints for boutonniere deformity including simple volar gutter splints figure 12 4 depicts some common options for splinting the pip joint in extension while keeping the dip joint free.
The pip joint should be extended.
Oxidised sterling silver swan splint ring for dip or pip joint.
The belly gutter splint an alternative design that can be used for this contracture is introduced.
Various splints are available for the correction of proximal interphalangeal pip joint flexion contracture in patients with hand injuries.
This article discusses the mechanics of several splints.