Adjustable, reusable, disposable finger splint to restrict flexion of the phalangeal joints of the hand
AssigneeBaaron John Schulte
InventorStephen J. Schulte
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Abstract
This invention relates generally to a device that can restrict the flexion of the joints of the fingers. It is primarily used in the treatment of trigger finger and trigger thumb but is effective in any circumstance where the need to restrict flexion of a finger joint is desired. The device is adjustable, reusable and disposable. It consists primarily of a flat strip of material with an adhesive segment at the end that can be rolled into a restraining tubular sleeve around the affected digit. The placement is adjustable according to the individual, unique requirements of the treatment and level of comfort desired by the user.
Claims10
An adjustable, reusable, and disposable device to restrict the flexion of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint (PIP) of the finger to avoid locking of said joint caused by, but not limited to, the afflictions known as trigger thumb and trigger finger as well as causes arising from the complications of injury or arthritis to the hands and fingers, comprising a strip of material having pressure sensitive adhesive coated on one side of the last one-half inch of its length and able to be rolled and conformed by the user into a tubular shape that overlays and encircles the PIP joint so as to restrict the flexion thereof.
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