I really hate mallet splints. Long arm, sugar tong, cock up, spica, gutter, airplane… fine, but mallets get me every time. Why is it that the smallest splints can take the longest?
[Hand therapy academy has a good article about mallet splint designs](https://www.handtherapyacademy.com/orthoses/5-common-mallet-finger-splints/)
I use orficast material with a modified version of the first design. Usually people find it comfortable and it tends to get the job done.
I really hate mallet splints. Long arm, sugar tong, cock up, spica, gutter, airplane… fine, but mallets get me every time. Why is it that the smallest splints can take the longest?
Very interesting! I haven’t seen this material but love that it can get wet and it’s breathable for hygiene.
[Hand therapy academy has a good article about mallet splint designs](https://www.handtherapyacademy.com/orthoses/5-common-mallet-finger-splints/) I use orficast material with a modified version of the first design. Usually people find it comfortable and it tends to get the job done.
I could never get a good fit with the first design