Ulnar deviation splint
First Claim
1. An ulnar deviation splint comprising:
- a bendable wire support frame engagable with at least a portion of the palm of a hand to be treated and a plurality of bendable wire finger separation members which are comprised of substantially flat rounded members;
fastening means for holding said splint against said palm; and
,cushioning material enclosing at least part of said splint.
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Abstract
A hand splint is provided which is designed to support the metacarpophalangeal joints and resist ulnar drift of the proximal phalanges, while at the same time avoiding restriction of normal hand use. The splint has a bendable support frame of a generally oblong shape which is adapted to fit the palmar arch of the hand. Four generally rounded finger separators are attached to the frame to separate each of the fingers and provide lateral resistance to ulnar drift thereof. Preferably the support frame and finger separators are formed of wire. The entire splint is enclosed in a pliant foamed cushioning material which according to one embodiment can be further covered with an abrasion resistant, flexible outer sheeting material to resist wear. Straps or other fastening means are used to secure the splint against the hand. A process for making the splint is also provided.
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19 Claims
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1. An ulnar deviation splint comprising:
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a bendable wire support frame engagable with at least a portion of the palm of a hand to be treated and a plurality of bendable wire finger separation members which are comprised of substantially flat rounded members; fastening means for holding said splint against said palm; and
,cushioning material enclosing at least part of said splint. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An ulnar deviation splint comprising:
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a wire frame having a generally oblong shape proportioned to fit the palmar arch of the hand and having an ulnar side and a radial side, said ulnar side being bent to cup the ulnar side of the hand, said radial side being bent to accommodate the curve of the palm at the edge of the thumb; a plurality of wire finger separating members attached to said frame to separate the fingers during use and provide lateral resistance to ulnar drift; cushioning material enclosing at least a portion of said splint; and
,detachable fastening means for said splint to secure said splint against the palm of a hand. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A process for making an ulnar deviation splint comprising:
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bending wire to provide a support frame to a generally oblong shape proportional to fit and contact at least a portion of the palmar arch of the hand and having an ulnar side and a radial side; bending said ulnar side to cup the ulnar side of the hand; bending said radial side to accommodate the curve of the palm at the edge of the thumb; bending wire to provide a plurality of finger separators to provide a generally flat rounded member to separate the fingers during use and to provide lateral resistance to ulnar drift; bending a first extension of said rounded member to form a loop at its end; bending a second extension of said rounded member at an angle thereto; attaching said finger separator to said support frame at said first and second extensions of said rounded members; enclosing at least a portion of said splint with cushioning material; and
,attaching fastening means to said splint to hold said splint against said palm. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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Specification