Ulnar deviation splint

Details Ulnar deviation splint Ulnar deviation splint

1983-10-21

1985-12-17

Rosenbaum, C. Fred

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

A61F 510

Patent

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045586942

ABSTRACT:
A hand splint is provided which is designed to support the metacarpophalangeal joints and resist ulnar drift of the proximal phalanges, while at the same time avoiding restriction of normal hand use. The splint has a bendable support frame of a generally oblong shape which is adapted to fit the palmar arch of the hand. Four generally rounded finger separators are attached to the frame to separate each of the fingers and provide lateral resistance to ulnar drift thereof. Preferably the support frame and finger separators are formed of wire. The entire splint is enclosed in a pliant foamed cushioning material which according to one embodiment can be further covered with an abrasion resistant, flexible outer sheeting material to resist wear. Straps or other fastening means are used to secure the splint against the hand. A process for making the splint is also provided.

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The Lancet, New Inventions, Feb. 3, 1962, pp. 252 and 253, A Versatile "Lively" Splint.

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