Finger and Thumb Splints for Digit Immobilization
Finger and thumb splints for hand therapy, orthopedics, emergency departments and urgent care - mallet and stack splints, aluminum foam-padded splints, Oval-8 style ring splints, thumb spica braces and trigger-finger splints from Rolyan, Oval-8 (3-Point Products), Ossur, Procare and Medline. Available in numeric mallet size runs, numbered ring sizing sets, short and long thumb spica formats and cut-to-length aluminum strips, in left and right hand configurations. Full size sets keep fitting immediate across digit lengths. Wholesale case pricing for hospitals, surgery centers, long-term care and clinical procurement.
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Finger and Thumb Splints for Digit Immobilization
Finger and thumb splints immobilize individual digits and the thumb after fracture, tendon injury, sprain, dislocation and arthritic change. This category groups mallet and stack splints, thumb spica braces, trigger-finger splints and prefabricated ring splints stocked across hand therapy, orthopedics, emergency and urgent care settings.
Finger and Thumb Splint Types Stocked
- Mallet finger splints and stack splints - Rigid DIP-joint splints that hold the fingertip in extension after extensor tendon injury. Stocked in graded numeric sizes.
- Aluminum foam-padded finger splints - Malleable aluminum splints with foam backing, cut and bent to length for frog, cot and volar finger immobilization.
- PIP and DIP ring splints - Oval-8 style prefabricated ring splints for swan-neck, boutonniere and hyperextension deformity, stocked in numbered sizing sets.
- Thumb spica splints - Braces that immobilize the thumb CMC and MCP joints for de Quervain tendinitis, basal joint arthritis and thumb sprain, in short and long formats.
- Trigger-finger splints - Low-profile splints that hold the affected finger to limit flexion and reduce triggering.
Finger and Thumb Splint Formats
| Splint Type | Target Joint | Sizing | Representative Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallet / stack splint | DIP | Numeric size run | Rolyan, Medline |
| Aluminum foam splint | Any digit | Cut and bend to length | Medline, generic |
| Ring splint (PIP/DIP) | PIP / DIP | Numbered ring sizing set | Oval-8 (3-Point Products) |
| Thumb spica splint | Thumb CMC/MCP | S-XL, L/R | Ossur, DonJoy, Procare |
| Trigger-finger splint | MCP / PIP | S-M-L | Rolyan, Medline |
Thumb Spica Configurations
Thumb spica braces are stocked in short and long shell lengths. Short thumb spica braces wrap the thumb and wrist to immobilize the CMC and MCP joints while leaving the fingers free, and are the common format for de Quervain tendinitis and basal joint arthritis. Longer wrist-and-thumb spica braces add a forearm shell for combined wrist and thumb control. Both are stocked in left and right hand configurations and in graded sizes by wrist and hand circumference.
Finger and thumb splints are a high-count, low-unit-cost segment that hand therapy and orthopedic programs reorder in steady volume across numeric size runs. Stocking full size sets of mallet, ring and thumb spica splints keeps fitting immediate and avoids partial-run stockouts. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a mallet finger splint and an aluminum finger splint?
A mallet finger or stack splint is a preformed rigid cradle that holds only the DIP joint in full extension after extensor tendon injury, and is stocked in a numeric size run. An aluminum foam-padded splint is a malleable strip cut and bent to length for frog, volar or cot immobilization of any digit. Both formats are carried across the finger splint line.
What is a ring splint and what sizes are stocked?
A ring splint, such as the Oval-8 style, is a prefabricated double-ring splint that limits hyperextension or lateral deviation at the PIP or DIP joint for swan-neck, boutonniere and arthritic deformity. Ring splints are stocked in numbered sizing sets so a hand therapy program can fit across finger diameters. Sizing sets and individual sizes are listed on the product records.
What is the difference between a short and long thumb spica splint?
A short thumb spica wraps the thumb and wrist to immobilize the thumb CMC and MCP joints while leaving the fingers free, and is the common format for de Quervain tendinitis and basal joint arthritis. A long thumb spica adds a forearm shell for combined wrist and thumb control. Both are stocked in left and right configurations across graded sizes.
Can hospitals and clinics order finger and thumb splints in bulk?
Yes. Finger and thumb splints are stocked in case quantities for hospitals, surgery centers, hand therapy and orthopedic clinics, long-term care facilities, emergency departments and urgent care centers, and licensed medical distributors. Standing order programs are available for the highest-velocity SKUs - mallet finger stack splints in full size runs, thumb spica braces and Oval-8 style ring splint sets. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What finger and thumb splint products should be included in a facility formulary?
A working finger and thumb splint formulary typically carries a full numeric run of mallet and stack splints, aluminum foam-padded strips in two widths, a numbered ring splint set, short and long thumb spica braces in left and right, and trigger-finger splints. Hand therapy programs carry complete ring and spica size sets. MAP Medical builds consolidated formulary packages matched to facility type and patient volume - contact our team for an assessment.