What is Finger splints?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Therapeutic splint
Therapeutic splints may be available in many forms to offer structure and support to various parts of the body. They may be used to help support or immobilize a part of the body.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingers curling | 7 | 3 | |
| Ehlers-Danlos syndrome | 2 | 1 | |
| Trigger finger | 2 | 0 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 1 | 1 | |
| Finger sprain | 1 | 0 | |
| Joint pain in fingers | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 4 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Finger splints
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle tension | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Uncomfortable | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Finger splints
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 2 | |
| Did not seem to work | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Finger splints
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months - 1 year | 2 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 |
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