Thumb Sprains Injuries Treated by Tynor Thumb Spica Splint

A sprain is an injury to a ligament. Ligaments are the connective tissues that connect bones to bones across a joint.

Thumb Sprains

These types of injuries are common in sports and falls. The thumb is jammed into another player, the ground, or the ball. The thumb may be bent in an extreme position, causing a sprain. The thumb will usually swell and may show bruising. It is usually very painful to move.

Most Common Types of Thumb Sprains

The most common ligament to be injured in the thumb is the ulnar collateral ligament. This ligament may also be injured by jamming the thumb on the ground when falling or by jamming the thumb on a ball or other player. The radial collateral ligament may also be injured. It is much less commonly injured than the ulnar collateral ligament. Injury to this ligament is sometimes called “skier’s thumb” because it is a common skiing injury. It occurs when the skier falls and the pole acts as a fulcrum in the hand to bend the thumb in an extreme position. 

Injuries Treated

X-rays are usually taken to make sure the bones of the thumb and hand are not fractured. Your doctor will then examine the thumb to determine whether the ligament is torn. If the ligament is partially torn, it is usually treated in a cast or Tynor Thumb Splint. Radial collateral ligament injuries are frequently treated this way as well. The end of a completely torn ulnar collateral ligament often gets trapped behind a tendon. Complete ulnar collateral ligament tears are most commonly treated with surgery to repair the ligament. Sometimes the remaining ligament tissue is of poor quality and the ligament must be reconstructed.

The comfortable and adjustable finger extension and flexion Mallet Finger Extension Splint apply a low-load, prolonged duration stretch (LLPS) across the joint using a tensioning system. This is helpful in achieving the required changes in the connective tissue for positive results. Wearing of the Finger Extension splint helps the finger to heal much faster.This kind of splint is usually required after a surgery, injury, trauma, or disease.