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Knuckle Bender Splint Contraindications, Indications, Warning

Knuckle Bender Splint Contraindications/Knuckle Bender Splint is a finger flexion splint designed for use by individuals with disabilities of the fingers. Splint flexes the finger joints (all digits) without blocking IP or wrist motion. The strength of the rubber band determines traction force. This splint simultaneously flexes the metacarpal phalangeal (MCP) joints of all digits without blocking interphalangeal (IP) or wrist motion. Constructed of stainless steel with felt pads, the splint uses the strength of the rubber bands to determine traction force.

Size – Extra small, small, medium, large, and extra large.

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Indications of Knuckle Bender Splint

A wrist splint decreases recovery time by immobilizing, stabilizing, and protecting a healing injury.
Boxer’s Fracture
Radial nerve palsy at the wrist level
Median nerve palsy at the wrist level
Ulnar nerve palsy
Other pathological conditions of the fingers
Wrist Sprain
Wrist Strain
Soft Tissue Injury
Distal Radial Fracture
Distal Ulnar Fracture
Wrist Contracture Yaya
General Wrist Pain
Scaphoid Fracture
Lunate Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
First Metacarpal Fracture
Injury to the Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Thumb
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
Hamate Fracture
Sprained or strained wrist
Wrist tendonitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Post-cast removal
Broken wrists (depending on the type and degree)
The sprained wrist brace can be easily put on, adjusted, and removed thanks to a lace-up closure system.
Graduated extension from the spastic clenched fingers and wrist
Corrects and controls radial or ulnar deviation
Controls wrist drop
Helps restrict arthritic changes and deformity associated with neuromuscular impairment
Positions the flaccid hand and wrist
Maintains skin integrity by absorbing moisture, allowing air flow and preventing skin maceration on palmer surface
Allows for increased hygiene care by permitting nail care and cleaning of palmer surface

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Contra-Indications of Knuckle Bender Splint

The patient has circulatory problems
Pressure areas or skin irritations appear
The patient has persistent pain within the wrist, fingers, and hand
A patient has grown edema, redness or blisters
The splint can be adjusted and re-adjustable to the individual patient without using heat or tools
The splint could be graduated up to increase finger and wrist extension
The splint is lightweight and sturdy
The splint comes with one or two covers that may be laundered
The splint cover consists of durable terrycloth that absorbs moisture and prevents skin maceration
The splint cover has soft foam that covers the entire frame of the splint to ensure that any edges that touch the individual are padded to avoid pressure areas on the patient’s body
The splint straps are foam lined for comfort and also to prevent pressure areas
The splint straps close with velcro – but no velcro touches the patient’s skin
The splint is soft with rounded padded edges to reduce self-injury

Instructions of Knuckle Bender Splint

Knuckle Bender Splint
Applying splint with rubber bands attached only to hook on first segment (no force to flex M.P. joints) will facilitate proper positioning of splint on hand.
With first segment facing forward slide a hand into a splint. Position palmar bar in the arch of palm.
Attach a rubber band to hook on hand section.
The splint is designed to dynamically flex M.P. joints while allowing the active extension. Evaluate fit, function and instruct patient on use. Rubber bands can be added or subtracted and the wires and bands can be carefully bent to modify the fit and function of the splint.
Clean with mild soap and damp towel. Air dry completely
before reapplying.
Immediately contact your health care professional if you are experiencing loss of sensation, swelling, skin irritations or have any questions or concerns.

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Warning

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Potential Risks & Precautions

Check your skin every day for redness, blisters, discoloration, soreness, or swelling. Call your doctors and discontinue use of your orthosis immediately if you notice any of these symptoms.

Never attempt to adjust, repair, or otherwise modify your orthosis

The components of this device have been carefully chosen, assembled, adjusted, and secured according to your physician’s prescription and the manufacturers’ specifications. In order to maintain the safety and effectiveness of your device, adjustments may only be made by a qualified medical professional.

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