Deviated joints with enlargement

The SilverRing™ Lateral Support Splint can be used to correct lateral deviation if the joint can be passively corrected and is not enlarged. It allows full flexion and is a good choice for early osteoarthritis, before there are significant joint changes. It will not be effective on failed arthroplasties because of the enlarged joint, if there are Bouchard’s or Heberden’s Nodes or if the joint is fusiform shaped. The SilverRing™ Boutonniere Splint is a better option in these cases as it can be rotated into a position which allows it to pass over an enlarged joint.