DS Realignment Splint

The DS Realignment Splint is commonly used for different forms of Arthritis where the PIP (closes to the knuckle) joint begins to deviate laterally (side to side).  It is very effective in slowing down or even stopping the progression of deviation caused by Arthritis. 

There are two ways to order this splint.  Both do the same job by pulling the finger into alignment or at least slowing down the progession of the deviation.  The small ring (known as the spacer) between the two large ones can be inverted to make the splint longer to create more leverage in pulling the finger into alignment, or you can order this splint as a regular DS Anti-Boutonniere splint worn with the spacer to the side.

This splint is usually worn only on the PIP (closest to the knuckle) as it tends to slide off the DIP (closest to the finger nail).  It will also limit flexion (ability to bend) of the PIP to about 30 degrees and is not always recommend for fingers that have full flexion as the splint will rotate when the hand is fully flexed (in fist position).