McKie Thumb Splint Neonatal Sizes
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Sized to fit premature infants or infants who are extremely tiny (3 sizes).
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Streamlined design dynamically assists grasp.
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Minimal palmar coverage allows the hand to function more normally, to feel and to manipulate objects.
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Made from 1.5 mm thick, washable, nylon-covered neoprene.
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Latex free
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Extra hook tape is available for purchase. VELCRO® brand tape as well as other brands of hook tape are used in the manufacture of the McKie Thumb Splint.
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These thumb brace supports are very versatile with easy fitting instructions
How to Determine Thumb Splint Size
1. Measurement A
Measure to the 1/10th of a centimeter the circumference of the far or distal thumb joint.
Neonatal Size Chart
(Measurement A only)
Sizes:
N1 N2 N3
2.4 - 2.7cm 2.7 - 3.0cm 3.0 – 3.3cm
Fitting Thumb Splint with an Adjustable Supinator Strap
Both the strap of the Thumb Splint and the Adjustable Supinator Strap may be shortened to accommodate different size hands or to compensate for some loss of elasticity in the straps that occurs over time.
Thumb Splint
If after trying the on the splint, the splint strap and velcro protrude beyond the thumb, cut strap and/or hook tape to fit the hand.
Supinator Strap
The squared end of the supinator strap may be cut to fit a shorter or narrower forearm. Attach free piece of hook tape to the squared end of strap.
