BUDDY FINGER
₹225.00
Based on the image, this is a rigid finger splint designed to immobilize two adjacent fingers in a straight (extended) position. It utilizes the "buddy splinting" concept, where a healthy finger provides additional support and stability to an injured one.
Here are the primary medical purposes for using this type of splint:
Fracture Immobilization: It keeps broken bones (phalanges) in the fingers perfectly aligned and still, ensuring they fuse and heal correctly without deformity.
Ligament Sprains and Dislocations: It prevents bending, flexing, and sideways movement, allowing stretched or torn ligaments in the finger joints to rest and recover.
Tendon Injuries: It holds the fingers straight to aid in the healing of extensor tendon injuries (the tendons on the back of the hand), preventing them from being stretched or damaged further during the healing process.
Post-Surgical Protection: It acts as a protective shield against accidental bumps and prevents joint movement after orthopedic hand or finger surgery.
Preventing Rotational Movement: By strapping two fingers together securely to a rigid base, it stops the injured finger from twisting or rotating, which is a common issue when splinting a single finger on its own.