Elastic Thumb Spica (Blue)

Offering a balance between protection from further injury, comfort and support, the Elastic Thumb Spica (Blue) is a breathable, lightweight alternative to a cast. The elastic material provides gentle compression to the injured area, improving circulation and helping to reduce swelling.

Key Features and Benefits of the Elastic Thumb Spica Support

• Comfortable and protective support for the thumb and wrist
• The lightweight design leaves the palm and fingers free to assist with everyday tasks
• Removable, flexible thumb stay restricts movement at the CMC and MCP joints for accelerated healing
• Suitable for a wide range of different thumb injuries and conditions
• Dual compression elastic helps increase circulation and assists with healing
• Lightweight and breathable material is comfortable, yet durable
• Simple, secure hook and loop fastenings
• Available for your right or left arm in a wide range of sizes

Sizing of the Elastic Thumb Spica

The Elastic Thumb Spica comes in sizes small to extra large, based on wrist circumference. Please consult the image and table below to see which size is best for you then select your choice from the drop down menus at the top of the page:

Size	Wrist Circumference (cm)
Small	14 – 15cm
Medium	15 – 16.5cm
Large	16.5 – 18cm
Extra Large	18 – 19cm

Indications for the Elastic Thumb Spica Splint

The Elastic Thumb Spica is perfect for a range of wrist and thumb conditions, including:

• Arthritis:
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Thumb
  • Basal Joint Arthritis
  • CMC Arthritis
  • Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
• CMC instability
• De Quervain’s syndrome
• Gamekeeper’s thumb
• Inflamed/swollen tendons
• Overuse injuries
• Pain/instability of the thumb extensors or abductors
• Post operative/ pre operative conditions
• Post traumatic conditions
• Repetitive strain injury
• Rhizarthrosis
• Scapholunate instability
• Scapholunate tear
• Skier’s thumb
• Soft tissue injury
• Sprained wrist
• Stener lesion
• Strained wrist
• Thumb basal/saddle joint irritation
• UCL injury
• UCL lesion
• Weakness of the thumb joint
• Worn cartilage

What Are the Advantages of Thumb Spicas?

Thumb spica splinting is suitable for a wide variety of thumb, carpal and metacarpal injuries and they offer fantastic value for money. They are easily applied or removed and their elastic nature is perfect for increases or reductions in swelling. Spica splints are a fantastic compromise between protection and comfort thanks to their lightweight construction. Furthermore, choosing a spica splint ensures that the fingers and palm to remain free and unhindered, making day-to-day tasks far more manageable. 

Washing Instructions

• The Elastic Thumb Spica is suitable for hand washing only, please avoid machine washing. 
• Leave to air dry
• Not suitable for tumble drying