Thumb Spica Splint and its uses

Author: thumbspica | Posted: 06.12.2011

A thumb spica splint is being fitted to the thumb portion of the hand for immobilizing the thumb

and permits continued unrestricted use of the other fingers of the hand. Many wrist based injuries

use a thumb spica to keep them stable because of how easy they are to put on and how effective

they are in keeping the wrist and thumb stable. Thumb spicas are very useful for wrist and thumb

injuries. They are smart and sleek, breathable matrix, removable malleable splint. Thumb Spica

Splint allows free movement of the hand

Thumb Spica is essentially a gutter splint adapted for the thumb. It is indicated for nondisplaccd

fractures of the first metacarpal bone, proximal phalanx of the thumb

Wear a Thumb Spica Splint while you sleep and for most of the day to immobilize the wrist and

thumb and allow the tendons to rest. Thumb spica splint is suitable for fractured thumb providing

restricted stability in movement.

Thumb spica splints are very Widely used Due to the of overuse injuries Active in the hand and

thumb may be Dreadfully common. The Thumb Splint is designed to keep the thumb stabilized

while allowing free range of motion to the rest of the hand. It is Made of breathable 3 layered PUF

fused fabric with excellent aesthetics, comfort and a long life

The thumb spica prevents the thumb from moving and pushing against the palm. It is generally

used for the broken bones or fractures. Thumb splints are applied to decrease movement and

to provide support and for reducing discomfort by stabilization of a particular injury. It is used

to temporarily immobilize the fracture prior to surgery and assists healing. They are preferred in

emergency department so that acute injury is evaluated.

Thumb Spica is used for therapeutic immobilization of thumb injuries. It keeps the thumb in

a fixed position called the “glass holding position”. This not only allows the undisturbed torn

ligament or fracture healing, but also helps us to perform a few activities, like holding a glass or a

book and so on. Since, it keeps the remaining fingers active it is also called a functional position

and this prevents fingers from becoming stiff. It provides ample of space to accommodate the

hand swelling, which makes it a highly comfortable and light-weight alternative to the thumb spica

cast for mild injuries of the thumb, like a sprained thumb



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