#joint splint

[mushroomwillow]

Still needs some adjustments but I made a thing for my thumb. Made of galvanized steel wire, theoretically less likely to rust/tarnish but we’ll see.

[a-totally-reasonable-username]

How many braces and splints do i need to wear for them to count as an exoskeleton? Asking for a friend

[fierling]

May is Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and Hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) awareness month. I thought to make a little post about it, especially because this topic has been in my mind more than usual this year. I have HSD myself and I don't (at least currently) meet the criteria for Hypermobile EDS. I keep seeing only EDS mentioned in the internet but reality is that not everyone who has hypermobility issues meets the strict criteria for EDS. HSD keeps getting overlooked and I felt for the longest time like I didn't really have anything wrong since it's not EDS. That's not true, and joint problems in HSD can be just as difficult as in EDS.

I physically over exhausted myself at the beginning of the year and I started to have pain all over my body. First it was my knee and big toe joint, then my hip, then my fingers, then my thumb dislocated, then my lower back started hurting... I haven't been able to exercise much and I'm totally out of shape since something is always hurting. I went to a doctor who once again diagnosed me with hypermobility syndrome which is especially severe in my fingers. I've been seeing specialists this year and got custom made insoles (which have helped a lot!) and after a long process I got ring splints for my fingers just yesterday.

They look like cool jewellery and I'm very excited about them! They prevent my fingers from hyperextending which can easily lead to osteoarthritis. My fingers have been hurting even when I type or use my phone. It affects my job and obviously quality of life too. I'm getting used to these now and I should start to use them daily. People will probably be curious about them when I go out wearing them. I don't think I've ever seen someone wear these IRL either.

You can learn more about HSD and EDS on The Ehlers-Danlos society's page. You can also donate to research on their page. There's still a lot we don't know about this syndrome, and even the diagnostic criteria will likely change in the future. It's also very interesting how HSD and EDS are much more common with people who have ADHD and/or Autism. I'm very curious to see what researchers will find out in the future.

[moss-opossum]

It took a very long time for them to arrive, but my thumb splints are here, they fit, and they keep my thumbs from subluxing while still allowing so much mobility!

Image description: two pictures, one of Moss’s left hand and one of its right, each with a stainless steel ring splint over faer thumb’s metacarpophalangeal and IP joints, connected around the wrist with a stainless steel chain. Moss’s skin is pale and purplish in places, nis arms are hairy, and nis nails are painted a shiny purple. In the background of the first photo is a black folded hospital chair. /end description

[joyridingmp3]

does anyone here know how to play it takes time by ls dunes on guitar? and would you be willing to share tabs/chords or teach/show me?

[britcision]

Always lovely to go see the sister 🙄

Apparently she’s been telling her arthritis patients that they just need to “move more”, not get joint braces or splints or anything to provide actual support

I just hope they all have the sense to listen to their rheumatologists and actual specialists, not a massage therapist with delusions of grandeur

[hewhobreathesfire]

custom ring splints + heavy duty wrist brace are FULLY COVERED HOLY SHIT

[neilgayman69]

My favorite jewelry to wear is rings. Me and my partner have bought each other multiple rings, we currently have matching ones.

You could make symbolism out of the fact that something iv used to represent love is now near enough a necessity because my hands are failing me in some ways more than they used to.

But actually I'm just happy I bit the bullet and bought some ring splints, I'm excited for them to get here.

[sconesfortea]

Does anyone have any experience with buying silver finger splint rings in the UK that they wouldn't mind sharing?

I need to get at least one ring from my upper pointer finger joint, but I'm finding figuring it all out a bit overwhelming.

Tried asking my GP if they had any experience helping patients but they looked at me like I'd grown an extra head so that wasn't helpful 😞

[straykats]

hello fellow friends w bad jaws, how the fuck do you know what a neutral/natural jaw position is... like i feel like my jaws been fcked for so long that idr whats normal anymore 🧍🏻‍♂️

[playablezelda]

people who can afford to buy whatever assistive devices they might need how does it feel to be gods favorite

[mars-ipan]

repetitive stress injuries r so annoying when ur the type of bitch who pokes ur bruises

[solarianvoidthearoace]

I exchanged the metal inlay of my new (light-weight, breezy) wrist-splint with the metal inlay of my favourite (padded, sturdier) wrist splint and I swear I’m never going back!!

This new “hybrid” is so perfect, I’m getting emotional

My other “summer option” is using bandages (the martial arts variety) since they are less stuffy and are very versatile but I prefer a splint over a support bandage, usually.

[Photos under the cut, no ID]

Both splints are off Amazon; a Zofore Sport and an Actesso

[femmefaggot]

[realizes we have a body] my finger hurt

[possibly-eli]

knees hurt. back hurts. head hurts. ankles hurt. impending Rest Of My Life sitting forebodingly mere months away. man

[alexythimya]

My fingers have been so achey recently 😭