thumb splint
First finger support
A thumb splint is a medical device that immobilizes the thumb to allow healing or reduce pain from injury, arthritis, or repetitive strain.
It typically wraps around the wrist and extends to stabilize the thumb joint while leaving the fingers free: The doctor recommended a thumb splint for her tendinitis.
Also called a thumb brace or thumb spica.
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- wristHand-forearm connection
- immobilizeStop all motion
- sprainLigament stretch injury
- fractureSplit in hard material
sports injury · trigger finger · velcro · support · orthopedic · cast · bandage · soft tissue · injury · pain relief · joint · tendon · carpal · stabilize · finger · palm · swelling · healing
thumb splintphysical therapy
Rehabilitative movement-based medical care
rehabilitation program · mobility training · strength training · active recovery · occupational therapy
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