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Mallet finger splint – DIP fitting guide
Follow the fitting demonstration for this Chrisofix® model. The steps below explain the preparation, positioning and fastening shown in the manufacturer’s video.
Watch the fitting video
The video is in English. You can switch on subtitles using the CC button when captions are available. In YouTube settings, select Subtitles and, where offered, Auto-translate. Automatic captions and translations may contain errors; the written guide below is available in your selected language.
Before fitting
Check the exact model and size with your healthcare professional before fitting. Keep the product and its supplied fasteners ready. The required joint position and wearing schedule are individual treatment decisions.
For mallet finger treatment, keep the fingertip in the position prescribed by your treating professional. Do not interpret a general hygiene demonstration as permission to let the fingertip bend or interrupt immobilisation.
Fitting sequence
- Make the initial shaping adjustments on the uninjured side before fitting the injured area.
- Place the fingertip into the fitted splint while maintaining the prescribed position of the end joint.
- Secure the splint with the supplied hook-and-loop fasteners. Check the fit without disturbing the prescribed finger position.
Check the fit
After fastening, check that the orthosis remains in the prescribed position and that straps or edges do not cause undue pressure or rubbing. Ask your healthcare professional to review an uncomfortable or changed fit rather than repeatedly bending the product.
Questions about fitting
How long should I wear it?
The video demonstrates the product; it does not set your treatment schedule. Follow the wearing time and review arrangements prescribed for your condition.
Where can I find the correct size?
Use the measurements for this exact model on its product page. Sizes and fitting methods are not automatically interchangeable between similar-looking orthoses.
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About this guide
This guide is based on Chrisofix® manufacturer recommendations and is not the complete instructions for use. Always follow the instructions supplied with your exact product and the advice of your treating professional.