Finger Splints
Fitted at the clinic with sizing checked against your measurements — never sold off the shelf without assessment. Available at Modern Physio, Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur.
| Product | Sizes | Availability |
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| Finger Splint | S,M,L | Enquire on WhatsApp |
| Ext. Finger Splint | Universal | Enquire on WhatsApp |
| Frog Splint | S,M,L | Enquire on WhatsApp |
| Mallet Finger Splint | S,M,L | Enquire on WhatsApp |
| Stax Splint | Universal | Enquire on WhatsApp |
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One finger injury on this page is time-critical, so it goes first. If your fingertip suddenly droops and will not straighten on its own — typically after a ball strikes the tip, or after jamming it while tucking in a bedsheet — that is a mallet finger, and it needs to be splinted straight, continuously, as soon as possible. The tendon that lifts the fingertip has torn from the bone; a splint worn without interruption for six to eight weeks gives it the best chance to reattach at the right length. Every day spent “waiting to see” makes a good result less likely, and a drooped tip can become permanent.
At Modern Physio in Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur, we stock mallet finger splints, stax splints, frog splints, extension finger splints, and standard finger splints in multiple sizes, and we fit them the same day you walk in. Fitting a mallet splint is more exacting than it looks: the fingertip joint must stay fully straight — including during the few seconds the splint comes off for skin cleaning, which must be done with the finger supported flat on a table — while the middle joint stays free to bend so the rest of the finger does not stiffen.
Finger splints have quieter jobs too. In trigger finger — a catching or locking digit caused by a thickened tendon and its sheath — a small splint resting the finger, often overnight, is one of the simple first-line measures. And after finger sprains or certain stable fractures, your clinician may advise buddy strapping: taping the injured finger to its healthy neighbour so it is protected but keeps moving. Each of these uses has different rules, and the wrong splint worn the wrong way can stiffen a hand that would otherwise have recovered fully.
Who This Helps
Anyone with a suspected mallet finger — a fingertip that droops and cannot actively straighten after an impact. This is the see-us-today group; early continuous splinting is the treatment.
People with trigger finger — a digit that catches, clicks, or locks when bending, often worst in the morning — where night splinting in a straight position can reduce the triggering.
People recovering from finger sprains or clinician-assessed stable fractures, using buddy strapping or protective splints as advised, so the finger heals without stiffening.
Cricketers, volleyball and basketball players — finger impact injuries are a staple of Jaipur’s sports grounds, and quick correct splinting protects long-term hand function.
Patients whose doctor or hand surgeon has prescribed a specific splint after injury or surgery, who need it correctly sized, fitted, and monitored.
What a Session Looks Like
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Rapid triage. For a drooped fingertip, we examine the finger the day you contact us and confirm whether it is a mallet finger, and whether anything about it — a large bony fragment, joint instability, an open wound — needs a doctor and an X-ray before splinting.
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Splint selection and sizing. Mallet, stax, frog, or extension splint chosen for your finger shape and the joint involved, sized so the tip is held fully straight without blanching the skin.
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Fitting and taping. We fit the splint, show you the taping pattern that keeps it secure through a working day, and confirm the middle joint still bends freely.
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The skin-care drill. For mallet finger, we teach the critical routine: how to clean and dry the finger with the tip kept supported flat on a hard surface during splint changes, so the joint never droops. You practise it with us until it is second nature.
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Wearing rules in writing. Continuous wear for mallet finger (six to eight weeks, then usually a weaning period of night wear); night wear or task-specific wear for trigger finger; movement rules for buddy strapping. You leave with the schedule written down.
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Review appointments. Mallet fingers are checked at intervals through the splinting period — skin condition, splint fit, and joint position — and at the end we guide the gradual return to bending plus exercises to restore full movement.
Safety & Contraindications
This treatment is not suitable for everyone. Tell your physiotherapist about your full medical history — it is screened for at your first assessment.
- •An open wound, exposed bone, or a cut over the injured joint needs urgent medical care, not a splint from a shelf.
- •A finger that is grossly deformed, dislocated, rotated, or pointing the wrong way must be assessed by a doctor — do not splint over a dislocation.
- •Mallet finger with a large broken bone fragment, or a droop involving the middle joint rather than the fingertip, may need surgical opinion — this is why we examine before fitting and refer for an X-ray when indicated.
- •Numbness, colour change, or a pale, cold fingertip in any splint means it is too tight — loosen or refit immediately. Finger skin is thin and pressure damage develops fast.
- •Reduced sensation (diabetes, nerve injury) requires extra caution and daily skin checks, since you may not feel a pressure sore forming under the splint.
- •During mallet finger treatment, the fingertip must never be allowed to bend — even once, even briefly — until your clinician says so. Letting the tip drop during a splint change can restart the entire six-to-eight-week clock.
Expected Timeline
Mallet finger: expect six to eight weeks of continuous splinting — day and night, washing included — followed by a few further weeks of night-only splinting while the tendon strengthens, per your clinician’s advice. Seen early and splinted properly, most people regain a straight or nearly straight fingertip, though a small lag can persist in some. Presenting late does not always mean it is hopeless — splinting is sometimes still worth attempting weeks after injury — but the odds worsen with delay, which is why we push people to come in immediately.
Trigger finger: night splinting is typically trialled for several weeks alongside activity modification. If the finger is still catching or locking after that, we say so honestly — a steroid injection from a doctor is a common and effective next step, and persistent locking may need a minor surgical release. Splinting is a reasonable first move, not the only move.
Buddy-strapped sprains and stable fractures generally protect for two to four weeks depending on the injury and your doctor’s advice, with movement encouraged early. The finger often remains mildly swollen and stiff for longer than people expect — sometimes months — and a short course of hand exercises at review usually resolves the residual stiffness faster than waiting it out.
Evidence Base
NHS guidance for mallet finger is unambiguous: the finger must be splinted straight continuously for six to eight weeks, the tip must be kept straight at all times including during cleaning, and treatment should start as soon as possible after injury.
NHS — Mallet fingerOrthoInfo (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) describes continuous splinting as the standard treatment for most mallet finger injuries, keeping the fingertip fully extended until the tendon heals, with surgery reserved for specific fracture or instability patterns.
OrthoInfo (AAOS) — Mallet Finger (Baseball Finger)NHS guidance lists rest and splinting among first-line measures for trigger finger, with steroid injection and surgery as further options when symptoms persist — supporting splinting as a sensible early step, not a guaranteed fix.
NHS — Trigger fingerNHS advice for broken fingers and thumbs includes strapping the injured finger to the one next to it (buddy strapping) when a clinician advises it, protecting the finger while allowing early movement.
NHS — Broken finger or thumbFrequently Asked Questions
My fingertip is drooping after an injury. How urgent is this really?
Genuinely urgent — not emergency-room-at-midnight urgent, but see-someone-within-days urgent. A mallet finger splinted early and worn continuously for six to eight weeks has a good chance of an excellent result. The longer the tip is left drooping, the more likely a permanent lag becomes. Contact us or a doctor promptly; we fit mallet splints same-day at our Jaipur clinic.
Can I take the mallet splint off to wash my hands?
The splint can be removed briefly for cleaning, but the fingertip must never bend during it — that is the rule that decides your result. We teach you to rest the finger flat on a table edge, slide the splint off, clean and dry the skin with the tip kept straight, and slide it back on. If the tip droops even once, the healing tendon can re-tear and the clock may restart.
Do I need an X-ray before splinting a mallet finger?
Often, yes — an X-ray identifies the minority of mallet injuries with a large bone fragment or joint displacement that need a surgical opinion rather than a splint alone. We examine your finger first, and if anything suggests a bony mallet or instability we send you for an X-ray and coordinate with a doctor before committing to splint-only treatment.
Will a splint fix my trigger finger?
Sometimes. Night splinting rests the irritated tendon and can settle catching in milder or recent cases over several weeks. If locking persists, the honest next step is usually a steroid injection from a doctor, which works well for many people. We will tell you when splinting has had a fair trial rather than keep you strapped indefinitely.
What is buddy strapping and can I just do it myself?
Buddy strapping tapes an injured finger to its healthy neighbour, which acts as a moving splint — protection plus early movement. It is appropriate only for injuries a clinician has assessed as suitable, with padding between the fingers and tape placed away from the joints. Strapping an unassessed fracture or dislocation can cause real harm, so get the finger looked at first.
The injury happened three weeks ago and my tip still droops. Is it too late?
Not necessarily. Splinting is sometimes still worthwhile for mallet fingers presenting weeks after injury, though results are less predictable than with immediate treatment. Come in — we will assess the joint, be straightforward about the realistic outcome, and involve a hand specialist if the picture warrants it.
How do I get a finger splint from Modern Physio, and what will it cost?
Walk in or message ahead — we are open seven days, 7:00 am – 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm in Vaishali Nagar, and finger splint fittings are quick. Costs depend on the splint type and whether assessment is needed, so please call or WhatsApp +91 82334 02489 for current fees.
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