United Medicare Mallet Finger Splint (E-02)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the benefits of a mallet finger splint?
  Splints are necessary for mallet finger injuries to be managed conservatively and after surgery in order to speed healing. Maintain the distal interphalangeal joint’s stability.
• Is the Mallet Finger Splint strong?
  The Mallet Finger Splint is made of aluminium and may be bent to match the patient’s needed. It is lightweight, strong, and offering unbending immobilization.
• What is the purpose of a mallet finger splint?
  The main purpose of an orthosis for the mallet finger is to maintain the DIP finger joint in passive (or slight hyper) extension so that healing of the injured tissue can take place. The orthosis should allow functional flexion of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint.
• Should I wear my splint all day?
  The splint is not need to be worn all the time. You should consult your therapist or doctor.
• Does a mallet finger ever straighten?
  A persistent bend in your finger known as mallet finger results from injury to the extensor tendon, the mechanism that allows your finger to straighten.