Ulnar Sided Wrist Pain: Comparison of 4 Splints

Written by Lori Algar OTD, OTR/L, CHT | Fri, Jun 28,2024 @ 04:50 PM

With improved imaging techniques and diagnostics, ulnar sided wrist pain has become a better understood and diagnosed disorder. There are several products on the market to assist with decreasing symptoms from ulnar sided wrist pain. The following is information on four splints that are clinically useful for individuals presenting with an ulnar sided wrist pain diagnosis. Due to the complexity of this diagnosis, trying more than one splint may be necessary to achieve optimal support and comfort.

	3pp^® Wrist POP^™	3pp^® Carpal Lift^™	Wrist Widget^™	Comfort Cool^® Ulnar Booster^™

Purpose	Addresses carpal alignment, DRUJ and ulnar tendon support with two adjustable points of pressure over the ulna and under the radius	Dynamic lift to ulnar carpal bones (for TFCC, ulnar sided wrist pain, Guyon’s canal compression or arthritis)	Holds the radius and ulna together for TFCC injuries	Realigns and stabilizes carpal bones for ulnar wrist pain or mid-carpal instability (depress ulnar head and boost pisiform)
Comfort	Non-slip base sleeve with choice of 1/8” or 1/ 4” thick pads for pressure application; fully adjustable fit and pressure application	Soft, foam lined orthosis that is slip resistant and breathable; leaves fingers and wrist free	Made of firm non-elastic material with hook closures; adjustable fit and pressure application	1/16” thick neoprene material with terry liner. Straps and pad are adjustable; wrap section is minimally adjustable
Design	Wrist based wrap provides point of pressure support without limiting motion; pressure points can be individually determined based on presentation	Hand-based, minimally crosses the wrist, incorporates pad under the ulnar carpus, no pressure on ulna	Single two-part wrist based strap designed to hold the ulnar and radius together without pressure on the ulnar head	Includes hand and wrist with fingers and thumb free, foam padding to apply to pisiform for boost and strapping for pull to comfort (extra foam pad provided)
Fit	Fully adjustable base sleeve and corrective sleeve allow for application of pressure pads where needed; 1/8” and ¼” thick pads allow for variable corrective support.	Adjustable straps on dorsal hand that hook to material of orthosis; does not limit wrist motion	Velcro closure holds the distal forearm securely without limiting wrist motion	Strapping and pad apply pressure; can be trimmed for a customized fit
Size	Small/medium or Medium/large; Fits right or left hand	Small/medium or Medium/large; Choose right or left hand	One Universal Size; Fits right or left hand	X-small, Small, Medium, Large; Choose right or left hand
Care	Hand or machine washable	Hand or machine washable	Cold water wash, air dry	Hand wash, air dry

3pp Wrist POP

3pp Carpal Lift

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