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Q: I have a patient who is a massage therapist and
is concerned he will bend his splints while working.
Do you manufacture sturdier splints for this kind of
application?
A: Standard SIRIS™ Splints have the appropriate
strength for the majority of patients’ needs. But
we also manufacture “extra strength” splints
for people with normal hand strength who use their hands
under stressful conditions or when spasticity is present.
These splints are manufactured from heavier gauge sterling
silver and are wider.
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Q: What is the difference between the SIRIS™
Boutonniere
and the SIRIS™ Realignment Splint?
A: The elliptical spacer between the proximal
and distal rings
of these two splints has a long axis and a short axis.
By changing the orientation of the spacer between the
rings, the overall length of the splint changes. The
SIRIS™ Realignment Splint is longer than the SIRIS™
Boutonniere Splint.
Q: A rheumatologist I work with would like to know
when it is appropriate to refer his patients for splinting.
A: Splinting is always easier and less costly before
deformities become severe. Simpler splints can be used
and the patient will be able to tolerate them more easily.
Early patient referral is important.
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The
SIRIS™ Boutonniere Splint (left) and Realignment
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Q: When does
a patient need a gold splint?
A: All of our products can be fabricated from gold, which
is approximately 20% stronger than sterling silver. For
some, an allergic reaction to sterling silver necessitates
this choice. For many others, however, the beauty of 14K
gold is sufficient reason, especially when long-term use
of splints is required.
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Q: I have a
patient who experiences a mild allergic reaction when
wearing metal next to her skin. Do you offer a solution
for this problem?
A: A very small percentage of people have a body chemistry
which reacts with sterling silver, and some people are
around chemicals which cause a similar allergic reaction.
We offer Reaction Block™, a solution developed by
dermatologists, that can be applied to splints to block
allergic reactions. Some individuals choose 14K gold splints
as an alternative solution.
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Reaction
Block applied to the inside of a splint |
Q: Can your
splints be used to treat lateral
instability in osteoarthritis?
A: It is difficult to splint fingers with osteoarthritis
because of nodules and enlarged joints. The SIRIS™
Boutonniere Splint gives the best alignment of joints
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Q: In some situations I have a problem with the
Swan Neck Splint
sliding off. Is there a solution for this?
A: We can make a SIRIS™ Swan Neck Splint with an
Anchor Ring on the proximal ring which helps prevent
the splint from sliding off. This additional band limits
flexion to approximately
45 degrees.
Q: My patient loves your splints and has asked me
if they can be manufactured with ornamental stones.
A: SIRIS™ splints are available with a variety
of precious or semi-precious stones and decorative band
designs which further enhance the beauty of the splint.
Please request our separate brochure of ornamental stone
and band options.
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The
SIRIS™ Swan Neck Splint can be anchored with an additional
ring to prevent slippage. |
