Oval-8® Finger Splints stabilize and align the small joints of the fingers (DIP and PIP). The versatile Oval-8 splints can be worn six different ways to protect fingers and are ideal to correct deformities caused by arthritis or injury. Conditions include mallet finger, swan-neck deformity, flexible boutonniere deformity, trigger finger, lateral deviation and finger fractures.
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Features
- Seamless, translucent molded plastic splints are so thin and lightweight you will hardly know they are on your fingers.
- Oval-8 splints do not require strapping or tape to stay in place. Multiple Oval-8 splints can be worn on one hand without interfering with hand function.
- Durable Oval-8 splints can be worn full time or easily slipped on and off as needed. Open design keeps skin dry, yet Oval-8 splints can be worn in water. The broad flat bands distribute pressure evenly for wearing comfort.
- Oval-8 splints can be worn long term by persons with arthritis to align crooked finger joints and may aid in preventing the formation of further deformity.
- Oval-8 Sizing Sets and Kits are recommended for health care providers to choose and dispense the correct size(s) of Oval-8 Finger Splints for their clients and customers.
Watch our Oval-8 Video below:
The only way to determine the correct fit is to try the actual Oval-8's on the patient. It is therefore recommended that the prescribing health care professional use either a sizing set or the Oval-8 kit when fitting a patient.
The Oval-8 kit does not include a ring sizer even though this is mentioned in the video.
Sizing Information
Available in 14 sizes, each Oval-8 Finger Splint fits a full Oval-8 size and a size and a half. Measurement with an Oval-8 Sizing Set assures a proper fit.
See your health care provider or medical equipment specialist to assist you in choosing the correct size Oval-8 Finger Splint. Visit the About Us page and click on links provided to search for a hand therapist or hand surgeon to assist you in choosing the correct size Oval-8 splint.
To assure that splints are properly prescribed and fit, you should see your health care provider before ordering so they may assist you in choosing the correct size and splint style for your condition. 3-Point Products is not responsible for incorrect or improper sizing, fit or use of splints.
To purchase online after you have been sized properly, click here for a list of online distributors that carry Oval-8 splints.
Testimonials
"I tried everything else on an older lady who couldn't tolerate the metal rings or anything I made her. She has very thin skin from years of Prednisone use. She found the Oval-8 rings to be very comfortable and loves the way they control her fingers. For the amount of time I spent trying to fit her with other things I could have bought the whole Oval-8 Kit and still saved money."
K. C., Delaware
"We really love the ring splints. We are using them for collateral instability and for fractures. For patients with acute avulsion fractures we give them two, one that fits now and one that will fit when their swelling goes down. They are inexpensive enough that we can do that. Our patients are really happy with them."
Jody, Wisconsin
"The Oval-8 rings are great. We are even using them to hold finger positions during ex-ray." Gloria
"I tell people - these [splints] are the difference between Neiman Marcus and K-Mart. They feel like Neiman Marcus but the prices are closer to K-Mart".
L. G., Baltimore, Maryland
"Recently I celebrated my 50th birthday and a friend told me to "get ready for aches and pains" because after 50 her body fell apart. As a hand therapist I have taught patients with arthritis to protect their joints when they were swollen and inflamed by wearing splints. It seemed like overnight after my birthday when the tips of my finger joints (DIP jts) started to swell and ache. I know several people with Heberden's nodes also affectionately referred to as "knobby fingers" by their owners. Well, I was in a panic I didn't want to be deformed with knobby bunions on my fingertips. I routinely apply figure 8 splints to fingertips with arthritis and tendon injuries. So I applied the figure 8 splints to my inflamed fingers. I wore the splints constantly for a week and then at night for another week. Now I wear them only when my joints ache. The swelling disappeared and has not returned. In the future I plan to educate patients to use the splints for prevention of deformity. Thank you Julie for providing this excellent splint for all of us."
P. B., MS, OTR/L, CHT
A testimonial from a patient with Swan Neck Derformity can be found on this German-language web site:
http://www.rheuma-liga.de/home/layout2/page_sta_1104.html
Please note that our German distributor can be found here.