3pp® Oval-8® Finger Splints | Arthritis | Swan Neck Deformity | Trigger Finger

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3pp® Oval-8® Finger Splints

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Product Code: P1008-2-P1008-15

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Oval-8 Finger Splints make treating a variety of finger conditions including Arthritis, Swan Neck Deformity or Trigger Finger comfortable and affordable. These easy-to-wear finger splints stabilize and align the small joints of the fingers to aid in healing and improve hand function.

So thin and light, multiple splints can be worn without limiting hand function.

Indications: Mallet or Trigger fingers, Swan Neck, Boutonniere deformity, hypermobility; and protecting fractures or jammed fingers.

Please note that Oval-8 finger splints are not recommended for children under age 4 as they may cause choking if swallowed.

Oval-8 Sizing Information

There are 3 recommended ways to choose the proper size Oval-8 Finger Splint:

1. Visit your health care provider or medical supply specialist.

2. Do-it-yourself with the Oval-8 Sizing Guide

3. Visit your local jeweler to be sized with a ring size

TWO SIZES IN EVERY SPLINT

The angled band of the Oval-8 design allows each of the 14 sizes to fit a full Oval-8 size and a size and a half. Oval-8 splints can be fit over bandages or thin gel sheeting or gel tubes as needed for cushioning and protection.

1. Visit your health care provider

Choosing the correct size Oval-8 splint is best done by a healthcare provider or medical supply specialist using the splints themselves in the professional Sizing Set.

2. NEW Do-It-Yourself Sizing Guide

The second best option is the NEW Oval-8 Sizing Guide for a “do-it-yourself” option. Designed to determine a range of sizes certain to fit, the Sizing Guide is easy to use and makes ordering Oval-8 Finger Splints easier than ever.

Once the range of sizes is chosen, simply click on the Where To Buy link to choose the web store of your choice.

3. How To Size With A Jewelers Ring Sizer

Oval-8 splint sizes are close to, but not a perfect match for, jewelry ring sizes. A ring size will be close and ordering a set of Graduated Sizes will improve the chance that you have the best size for your finger.

Ask the jeweler to fit the ring gauge around the joint where the Oval-8 splint will be worn. Do not fit the gauge where you wear a ring. As each Oval-8 splints fits both a size and a size and a half, if the ring size is an 8 and a half, the Oval-8 size 8 would be the proper one to choose.

Adjusting Oval-8 splints

With a total of 28 sizes, it is rare not to find an Oval-8 size that fits just right. If the size or length is not exact, Oval-8 splints can be adjusted. Because a high degree of heat is required to make an accurate adjustment, it is strongly recommended that any adjustments are done by a Hand Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Orthotist. For links to a Hand Therapist in your area, please click here.

Caution: Please note that Oval-8 finger splints are not recommended for children under age 4 as they may cause choking if swallowed.

3-Point Products Exchange Policy:

Oval-8 Finger Splints are not returnable. Individual splints may be exchanged for size correction only. Oval-8 Kits and Sizing Sets are not returnable.

OVAL-8 SIZING GUIDE

The Oval-8 Sizing Guide will help you choose the size splint most likely to fit your finger. Since even slight swelling or temperature changes can affect finger size, choosing only one size splint does not guarantee that size will be 100% accurate. We do recommend ordering a Graduated Set of 3 sizes for greater accuracy in sizing.

INSTRUCTIONS

To use the Sizing Guide you will need a pair of scissors and a ruler with 1/16” increments or a metric ruler. Cut out the guide below along the dotted line and follow the instructions below. If using scissors is difficult, you may wish to have someone assist you with cutting out the Sizing Guide.

Oval-8 Sizing Guide

*Guide above is not actual size. Please use guide on printable version for measuring.


1. Cut out the Sizing Guide along the dotted line. 2. Line up the center of the notch with the center of the knuckle being measured. 3. Wrap the long tab around the finger and through the notch until it overlaps the “measure from” line.

4. Pull lightly on the tab so the paper lies evenly around the joint. Draw a line on the tab where it overlaps the measurement line. 5. Pull the tab more firmlyaround the joint for a tight fit and mark a second line on the tab where it overlaps the measurement line. 6. It is recommended that you mark the tab in 2 places to establish a range of sizes to choose from when determining which Oval-8 sizes you may need.
7. Using a ruler, measure from the printed line to your marks. Measure these distances to the nearest 1/16” or millimeter.
8. Use these measurements to determine the recommended range of Oval-8 sizes for your finger. *Sizing guide is not a guarantee of accurate sizing. Temperature and time of day may affect size choice. OVAL-8 SIZING CHARTS Graduated Sets When determining which Graduated Set to order, consider these factors: If your finger(s) tend to swell, order a set that includes larger sizes. If you have swelling that is expected to go down, order a set that includes smaller sizes. If you will be wearing splints in water or during cold weather, order a set that includes smaller sizes. Individual Splints If you have been sized by a health care provider using the Oval-8 splints and know the correct size, or are ordering a replacement or additional splints, you may choose to order individual sizes. Caution: Please note that Oval-8 finger splints are not recommended for children under age 4 as they may cause choking if swallowed.

Features

The simple, elegant design of the Oval-8 splints allows them to be worn different ways on the fingers to treat a variety of common conditions.

Oval-8 splints improve finger stability and alignment for better hand function.

Seamless, molded Oval-8 splints are so light and comfortable, they are hardly noticeable to the wearer.

No messy tape or straps are needed so they can be worn in water without removing the splints.

Oval-8 splints can be worn long term for persons with arthritis to align crooked fingers and may aid in preventing the progression of deformity.

A full range of 28 full and half sizes provides a fit for nearly every finger.

OVAL-8 SIZING CHARTS

Graduated Sets

When determining which Graduated Set to order, consider these factors:

If your finger(s) tend to swell, order a set that includes larger sizes.

If you have swelling that is expected to go down, order a set that includes smaller sizes.

If you will be wearing splints in water or during cold weather, order a set that includes smaller sizes.

Individual Splints

If you have been sized by a health care provider using the Oval-8 splints and know the correct size, or are ordering a replacement or additional splints, you may choose to order individual sizes.