Oval-8 Finger Splints, Size 2

Trigger thumb is a horrible, horrible thing!! I suffered with it for about a month before I discovered the Oval-8 Splints. I've been using them for several months now and am waiting to get in to see a specialist. These splints are wonderful. They are flesh colored and discreet - unlike many of the other treatments for trigger thumb or trigger finger. They keep your finger in one position so that it doesn't catch and cause pain. You must know the size of the Oval-8 splint that you need and you can print off a sizer on their website. I ordered one of the packages that came with three sizes and have actually worn two different sizes depending on the swelling I have. I wear them every day and they are pretty sturdy as I work with my hands a lot and have never had any problems.My doctor said she recommends these as a temporary remedy until a specialist is seen and a permanent remedy can be found. The amount of pain relief I have experienced from wearing these splints is wonderful and I would recommend them to anyone suffering from any sort of pain from an injured finger or trigger finger.

It broke the first day I used it. It seemed like a good idea and it did kind of prevent my finger from flexing - until it broke. I had the size 13, so it was a fairly large size. I would assume they would take into account that someone with a larger hand may need a stronger device. I was simply flexing my hand to grip something when it broke. The finger with the splint on wants to bend with the other fingers and snapped it. It seemed to fit well and stayed on OK, so I think it was sized right. If it wouldn't have broken so easily, I would have given it a good rating. So, for $11.99 I got something that lasted a day.

This splint literally gives you your life back while still keeping your finger in extension when you have an extensor tensor (mallet finger) type injury. So small you forget it’s even there and lets you have better use of the digit while still keeping it immobilized. The 3 point products (manufacturer) website has a sizing guide. Tip: Pinching the “oval” of the bottom of the splint together while running the splint under hot water to soften it a bit gives you a little extra space to get your finger in if you’re a little snug at first. Really a great product!

I am very unhappy with this product. I had to use their printable sizing guide. Measured 3 times and each time it said I had a size 7 finger, with a little to spare. I really thought it should be larger than that, but I went with their recommendation because the multi-pack was just too expensive. Unfortunately, the splint is too small, especially since I need to wear it with the cross bar on the knuckle and not behind it. Since there is a restocking fee, I don't see any way to resolve this. It's expensive, it arrives in a baggie, and there's nothing I can do about my dissatisfaction. Not my idea of a good vendor.

I injured my finger playing basketball, and had no idea why the tip of my ring finger was laying limp and couldn't straighten! I found out from my doctor that I had mallet finger, and it would take at least 8 weeks to heal and I would have to keep it completely straight the entire 8 weeks. It was summer time, and wearing a splint or a cast of any sort was the last thing I wanted to do.I first tried out different "mallet splints" but they were bulky and made it difficult to type on the computer, which is about 75% of my job every day. I found the Oval-8 splint online and reviewed it. The reviews were positive, but I was skeptical that it would stay on and provide the straight splinting that I needed all day. Boy was I pleasantly surprised! I first used the sizing chart provided by 3 Point Products website and youtube video, and purchased the 3-pack of splints to get the right size. I found the Size 5 fit best, even though the online sizing chart suggested size 4, which was way too tight. After wearing the size 5 for a while, I bought an extra one separately as a backup.After 8 weeks of wearing the product diligently, I took off the splint and my finger was straight and no more mallet finger! I still wear it occasionally when working out or doing activities with my hands, as well as night-splinting which was required by the Doc for 4 more weeks.Some notes to be aware of:--After washing and drying hands, the splint can get slippery, so be careful when drying your hands so it doesn't slide off. After your hands are dry, the slippery-ness is gone and no problems.--When lifting weights and playing golf, I used a different splint to provide more protection, but in a pinch I use the Oval-8 and wrap a lot of tape around it and it works well.--Typing was so easy with the Oval-8, and I barely could tell it was there most of the time. After a few weeks, I did develop a callous around the knuckle where it came in contact with skin, but nothing major.--It doesn't stand out like a bigger splint that has to be taped up, so people stopped asking me what was wrong!--I barely noticed it, and because there is no tape necessary, you didn't have to constantly take it off to change the wet tape out, or clean it off. Other splints got gross after a few days.Overall, very very satisfied with this product and would recommend to anyone with mallet finger to give it a try. Its the easiest splint to keep on at all times so you can recover as quick as possible.