How to Make a Mallet Finger Splint

The Flex.Physio team guide you through this tutorial on how to make a mallet finger splint.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Materials Needed
01:15 - Template Measurement
02:20 - Heating the Plastic
04:02 - Trimming Excess Plastic
06:30 - PIP Joint Adjustment
08:06 - Velcro Straps
10:31 - Reinforce Straps
13:00 - Finished Product
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[@TonySoares17]

great video have a mallet injutry on my ring finger, basically done with my 8 weeks of splint time, it's a metal one with padding (that i think makes my finger droop a tiny bit) wish i had this 2 months ago! thank you for this

[@olraydogg]

Where can I order the plastic to make a custom split at home?

[@iandowley8059]

Hi Raymond; here in Australia the thermoplastic sheets can be purchased from medical supply companies - but this might be quite different if you are in some other part of the world. The plastic I use most often is made by Orfit, so another option would be to see if Orfit have a distributor anywhere near you? I buy it in 60cm x 45cm sheets, which is a bit of overkill for a single mallet finger splint! Maybe someone could send you a sample piece? 10cm x 6cm would be enough for almost any finger. I use Orfit Colors 2.0mm microperforated.
All the best getting a splint made for your finger!

[@TonySoares17]

great video have a mallet injutry on my ring finger, basically done with my 8 weeks of splint time, it's a metal one with padding (that i think makes my finger droop a tiny bit) wish i had this 2 months ago! thank you for this