Pucka Radial Nerve Palsy Splint Adjustable Dynamic Drop Wrist and Finger Splint for Pain Mcp Arthroplasty Recovery Stroke Brace - Fits Right or Left Hand Splint

It is helping for sure!

A more than adequate, off-the-shelf budget splint, the Pucka Radial Nerve Palsy Splint provides excellent support for the wrist and decent, acceptable support for the fingers. Further advantages are that it’s relatively easy to use and a comparatively good value in any price range; palsy splints can cost many times what the current price of the Pucka splint.A heads up on the provided directions; they are insubstantial and misleading. Basically, they suggest attaching the splint to your arm with the wide Velcro straps, then adjusting the finger tension. In reality, the adjustment of the finger tensions has to be done first, since the Velcro contact for them is under the arm strap. In fact, the arm strap is Velcro-ed over the finger band tabs, providing a more secure connection for both. You can observe this on the point-of- purchase page. In one of the pictures, the model’s fingers are pulling the finger band tab, but those that are already secured are under the arm band. Simply put, the arm bands must be removed, the finger bands pulled to the desired tension, then the arm bands re-secured to their desired location.The Pucka splint provides plenty of Velcro all around, making a correct, comfortable adjustment straightforward and secure. Tightening the wrist straps for optimal support makes them uncomfortable for all day use, requiring the need to loosen them every hour or so for relief; not uncommon among any type of brace. The fingers remain comfortable after finding the ideal position for the finger pads and correct tension. Overall, I would rate the comfort of the Pucka splint a 7 out of 10.There are many other injuries and conditions besides nerve palsy that can benefit from the kind of support provided by the Pucka splint. Although there are much more sophisticated, custom fitted nerve palsy splints, they are also much more expensive; making comparisons in this case wouldn’t serve the interest of fairness. In terms of value to cost, the Pucka Splint comes out ahead on value; if it’s what falls within your budget, you’re likely to feel well served.

I am a physician, so please believe me when I tell you to trust the negative reviews of this product. My occupational therapist recommended it to me. It is NOT comfortable. After about 15 minutes the circulation to my fingers was being cut off and my fingers started to turn blue. It is NOT easy to use, although not impossible either. Some printed instructions would have helped. It does NOT hold the fingers properly in an anatomic position. When my OT was here, she agreed with me entirely after trying every possible adjustment. She suggested I return it, and that's exactly what I did.

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The "Pucka Radial Nerve Palsy Splint Adjustable Dynamic Drop Wrist and Finger Splint for Pain Mcp Arthroplasty Recovery Stroke Brace - Fits Right or Left Hand Splint" comes in a paper sleeve with a clear front like you would see at a Dr's office/hospital. You rip/cut the sleeve open to take out the splint. It comes with a paper that tells the name of the product, a photo of a hand in the splint and various information. Unfortunately, the only directions are, "Device Application Loosen the velcro straps, place the brace on the upper part of your wrist then close the velcro straps so that they fit nicely. Insert your fingers through the slots with elastic holes. Afterward, you can use the elastics on the product by adjusting them to the tightness you want." You can't adjust the elastics "afterward" because you have to undo all the velcro straps you just closed. It takes a lot of one handed 'playing' with doing and undoing the velcro straps trying to figure out what you need to do and how much tension there should be. It IS all do-able but would have been so much better if they had given instructions. As it was my hands were hurting much worse after trying to figure it out. Since the initial adjustments and getting it fit to my hand it is much easier to put on. But I am still left wondering if I have it adjusted wrong because it is so uncomfortable to wear. Bottom line is I think this is packaged in a way to be used at clinics where the professionals don't need instructions to know how to fit them to individuals to give them the best results. In the warnings section of the product it does say, "It is recommended that a healthcare professional supervise." I appreciate that this is a good, very well-made product. It is sturdy, the velcro is tight, the elastic is strong. It's made in a way I think it would fit many sizes of hands. I think it could be very helpful with proper instructions on the best way to wear it. Country of Origin: ‎ Turkey