Arthritis Thumb Spica Splint
The Arthritis Thumb Spica Splint allows you the freedom to use your hands without the risk of hurting your injured thumb. Featuring a rigid shell that encases and protects the thumb and a protection glove for a snug fit, this anatomically-shaped splint offers the perfect balance of immobilisation for pain-relief as well as flexibility and comfort.
What's Included?
Sizing of the Arthritis Thumb Spica Splint
The Arthritis Thumb Spica Splint comes in sizes small to extra large, based on wrist circumference. Please consult the sizing image and table below to see which size is best for you then select your desired option from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
| Size | Wrist Circumference |
| Small | 13 - 17cm (5.1 - 6.7") |
| Medium | 17 - 19cm (6.7 - 7.5") |
| Large | 19 - 23cm (7.5 - 9.1") |
| Extra Large | 23 - 28cm (9.1 - 11") |
If your size happens to fall on a boundary between sizes, we recommend you choose the larger size. As the thumb spica can be easily adjusted with hook-and-loop straps, this will allow you to tighten the brace for a proper fit.
Who Can Use the Arthritis Thumb Spica Splint?
The Arthritis Thumb Spica Splint is a great choice for a wide range of thumb and wrist conditions, such as:
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the thumb
- Basal joint arthritis
- CMC arthritis
- Juvenile chronic arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- CMC instability
- De Quervain's syndrome
- Gamekeeper's thumb
- Inflamed/swollen tendons
- Overuse injuries
- Pain/instability of the thumb extensors or abductors
- Post surgical repair
- Post/pre-operative conditions
- Post traumatic conditions
- Repetitive strain injury
- Rhizarthrosis
- Scapholunate instability
- Scapholunate tear
- Severe CMC arthrosis
- Skier's thumb
- Soft tissue injury
- Sprained wrist
- Stener lesion
- Strained wrist
- Thumb basal joint/saddle joint irritation
- UCL injury
- UCL lesion
- Weakness of the thumb joint
- Worn cartilage
Features and Benefits
- Anatomically shaped thumb spica for effective immobilisation
- Lightweight and comfortable for unobtrusive daily wear
- Breathable holes ensure that your hand won't overheat
- Effectively restricts movement of the thumb for pain relief and healing
- Comes in sizes small to extra large, in left and right hand versions
What is a Arthritis Thumb Spica Splint Used For?
The Arthritis Thumb Spica Splint is used to secure non-emergency injuries to bones until they can be evaluated by a consultant such as an orthopaedic surgeon. They are also used to temporarily immobilise an extremity before surgery (e.g., for an open fracture) or to assist in primary healing.
How Does the Thumb Spica Help?
Splinting facilitates the immobilisation and stabilisation of the joint in question, helping to protect from further injury. One advantage of using an elasticated thumb spica splint with a rigid casing instead of a cast or brace is they provide a great combination of support to the injured area and compression the surrounding area
How Much Manual Dexterity Does This Spica Allow?
The intelligent design of this thumb spica allows for the full range of finger motion, making daily tasks much easier. The open palm design also means that it is lightweight and comfortable, preventing it from interfering with physical activities.
How Easy Is This Thumb Spica to Apply?
The simple-to-use hook-and-loop fastenings make this thumb spica easy to fit securely, even one-handed. The rigid thumb support has been anatomically shaped to provide the right immobilisation which makes it easy to slide on and off when the fastenings are undone.
How Effective Is This Thumb Splint for Arthritis?
The gentle elastic nature of the fabric means that this thumb spica will provide enough support without stressing the ligaments or joints. The carefully moulded rigid thumb support makes sure your thumb is kept at the ideal angle to alleviate pain and stabilise the joint.
What Evidence is There For the Efficacy of Thumb Splints?
In a study done by the University of Otago, splinting demonstrated a considerable reduction in pain and a moderate long-term improvement of function.
In another study done by the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in Guy's Hospital, a remarkably impressive 70% of patents awaiting surgery for osteoarthritis no longer needed surgery after wearing orthotic splints like the Thumb Spica Splints.
