Oval-8 Finger Splint Size 7 (1 Splint)

Was having Trigger finger in pinky finger. Gripping anything small like a fork or toothbrush would lock it. Finger was very sore. Put Oval-8 on and could tell difference in overall soreness overnight. The splint really allows finger to rest and would not allow it to move into the lock position. Splint was very comfortable and easy to wear and sleep in. I wore it full time first 3-4 days and have start taking off for hours at time without finger triggering to a locked position. A little bit of soreness as a result of finger being held in straight position but that goes away quickly after taking splint off and moving finger freely. Oval-8 has been a very effective product for me.Only issue was sizing. Went to Oval-8 web site printed out instructions to measure finger. Ordered a single splint only because the singles delivered overnight and the 3 size packs were taking a week plus. First splint was small but still comfortable enough to wear. Ordered next size up as soon as I put the first one on. Once in correct size it's almost like it's not on.

Once you get the correct size these splints work great. I have a bone spur on my index finger, which is causing it to corkscrew. This small brace is comfortable And hold my finger in place just enough to keep it Progressing. Otherwise I would have to have surgery to have it fused. I would go to hand specialist and have them try different sizes on you. Then you can order them here.

I had two knuckles replaced due to severe arthritis, and now they are tending to bend sideways. I have tried many splints and these are very good.I did not review them as 5-stars because:(1) They could have rounded the edges so they are not sharp, but they didn’t(2) They could have made them oval, as no one’s finger is round, so they nearly break the skin. I shouldn’t have to try to file the edges smooth.(3) You cannot buy a package of more than one of the same size, and I think having to pay $15 every time they fall off and disappear is a rip-off.They’re not visually obtrusive, which I like, but the sizing is difficult to estimate and VERY hard to read on the band itself. I don’t recommend using them while cooking, because they will slip off when rinsing/washing your hands frequently. Don’t use them with rubber gloves on either; they will disappear. only use them on dry hands.A good basic design that they could perfect. Steep price for a piece of plastic! Buy several at once because you will probably lose it once you get used to wearing it, and then you’ll be frustrated at paying $15 + shipping/tax and having to do without it for several days. So, potentially $45 for back-up splints - 3 bits of plastic.

I have mallet finger, which is a jammed finger. It was caused by too much bending over a period of time of the first joint from the tip of my middle right finger. I managed to do it a little at a time (by knitting, if you can believe that) rather than getting hit hard on the end of my finger and getting it all at once. Don't keep doing something if it hurts! It tore the ligament between the first two joints on that finger on the top of my finger (the part that's outside when you make a fist).This splint can be worn for a lot of different problems in a lot of different positions. If yours doesn't come with a paper diagramming how to wear it for different problems, check on the internet. My comments are about mallet finger, but might also apply generally.My splint is very tight on my finger, but even so, I've found some situations where I'm doing something that catches in the splint, and it gets pulled off. I've usually solved this by putting a bit of medical adhesive tape over the single center spot of it. The splint is small, and hard to see, so if you take one off for any reason, it's hard to find. I lost one that way, and ordered another to replace it, but was lucky enough to find the original before the replacement even arrived). I've since lost the original one while I was trying to pull something out of a package. I pulled, and the stuff came out and yanked the splint off my finger along with the package. I haven't found it this time, but still might.My advice, if you have to wear it for a long time is to get an extra or two. It seems to take about 6 weeks for a ligament to heal, so I'm still going to be wearing one for a while. Plus, I keep trying to do things, and making it worse in spite of the splint, although the splint makes it hard to hurt it. The splint that I bought for at night arrived today, and they come in sets of three, so you can rotate splints. Having several splints seems like a good idea. It seems like it's going to be a good one to use at night to sleep in, but I've only had it for a few hours. It's an Auerbach Mallet Splint, and Amazon has them. But I like the plastic splint for during the day. You can do more with it without further injuring you finger, and it's waterproof. The aluminum with foam one I bought at the drugstore is good for sleeping in, except that it tends to slide off if I move in my sleep. The Auerbach splint doesn't seem like it could be pulled off easily.It's tight enough that I want to take it off at night because it's hard and the center section presses hard against that joint and makes it hurt if I wear it for an extended period of time. I've been using a more conventional splint to sleep in, but that wants to slide off. I just got a different splint to wear at night, but I'm going to continue to wear this during the day. It's convenient that you can wash your hands, and get it wet without hurting it. I can even still knit with it on, but am trying not to knit much.Anyway, this is an excellent splint for mallet finger, and it allows you to use the finger and do things, for the most part.