C – PTS

Arthritis of the Hand

If you have arthritis it is very important for you to look after your joints, to avoid sprains and further […]

Splints can be useful to help relieve pain and restore function. Often soft splints are the more appropriate option as

Making your own exercise play-dough is a very cost effective option. Here is an easy recipe I have used for

Stiff fingers can be very tricky to treat. Here is a simple but effective splint for patients with general stiffness

There are many designs of Mallet splints to treat drop fingers, but this is my favourite. Patients like them, they

There are a variety of buddy-straps on the market, and here is a simple, cost effective one to make yourself. I

Old x-ray films work well as splint pattern material, for those patterns you use over and over again! The x-ray

For many hand patients, oedema can be an issue. Digis-sleeves is a great option to prevent or reduce swelling. And

My favourite thermoplastic material to use for finger gutter splints is Polyform. I usually use the 3mm think (non-perforated) material