Is there such a thing as a thumb brace?

Is there such a thing as a thumb brace?

A thumb splint is a specialized brace with a thumb support or “spica”. Many people wear a thumb splint to stop hand or thumb pain. It’s also often used after thumb surgery. But a thumb splint is designed to keep the thumb immobile.

What is a thumb stabilizer?

Reversible Thumb Stabilizer – PHARMACY Helps support and limit the motion of the thumb (Metacarpophalangeal or MCP Joint). Our Thumb Stabilizer allows for full-finger movement. Ideal for use on soft tissue injuries, ligament strains, gamekeeper’s thumb, osteoarthritis, and degenerative joint disease.

Do thumb splints work?

Thumb abduction splints: A splint can rest the arthritic joint and relieve the inflammation associated with thumb arthritis. The splint should be worn during activities that aggravate your symptoms.

What is a thumb spica brace?

Thumb spica splints are a type of orthopedic splint applied to minimize movement and provide support and comfort by stabilizing an injury of the thumb. This kind of splint usually allows the other fingers to move freely.

How do you wrap a sprained thumb?

Start with wrapping a piece of athletic tape around your wrist. Make sure the tape is not too tight and does not restrict blood circulation. With the second piece of tape place one end on your inner wrist and wrap the tape up over your thumb and loop it back down to the back of your wrist.

How do you rehab a jammed thumb?

Thumb MP flexion

1. Place your forearm and hand on a table with your affected thumb pointing up.
2. With your other hand, hold the base of your thumb and palm steady.
3. Bend your thumb downward where it meets your palm, then straighten it.
4. Repeat 8 to 12 times.

How long should it take for a jammed thumb to heal?

A sprained thumb can be treated with a brace or cast and will likely take 3-6 weeks to fully heal. If your sprain is severe, you may need surgery. Every patient is different, so visit a hand surgeon to determine the best treatment for your injury.

How do you wrap a thumb injury?

What can you do for a jammed thumb?

Treatment

1. Rest. Try not use your hand for at least 48 hours.
2. Ice. Apply ice immediately after the injury to keep the swelling down.
3. Compression. Wear an elastic compression bandage to reduce swelling.
4. Elevation. As often as possible, rest with your hand raised up higher than your heart.

What’s the best way to wrap a thumb?

The farther up your thumb you wrap, the greater the support. When the thumb is sufficiently wrapped, cross the bandage over the back of the hand and down to the wrist. You can cut off any excess wrap. Check the circulation of the affected thumb.

How to take care of a broken thumb?

Make sure to wrap the ice pack in a cloth so that it does not rest directly against your skin. Hold the ice pack on your thumb for 10 – 20 minute intervals. Compress the thumb with the wrapping. Elevate your thumb for five seconds and then bring it back to its resting position. Repeat this process every hour or so.

Where do you put a bandage on your wrist?

Start with the end of the bandage at the inside of your wrist, at the hollow where you would take a pulse. From that point, wrap the bandage around the heel of your thumb and across the back of your hand and diagonally across toward the tip of your pinky finger.

What can I put on my Thumb for pain?

Your ice pack can be a bag of ice or a bag of small frozen vegetables like peas. Make sure to wrap the ice pack in a cloth so that it does not rest directly against your skin. Hold the ice pack on your thumb for 10 – 20 minute intervals. Compress the thumb with the wrapping.