Elastic Thumb Spica (Blue)

The popular and versatile Elastic Thumb Spica (Blue) offers excellent support for a wide range of different injuries and conditions such as De Quervains, wrist sprains and arthritic conditions. This thumb spica is made from dual compression elastic that helps to reduce swelling and features an 11cm removable, flexible thumb stay that provides adjustable stabilisation.

This thumb support is also available in a more subtle beige.

What's Included?

• 1 x Elastic Thumb Spica (Blue)

Please note that this thumb spica can be purchased for the right or left hand, please select the option you desire from the drop down menu at the top of the page. 

Sizing of the Elastic Thumb Spica

The Elastic Thumb Spica comes in sizes small to extra large, based on wrist circumference. Please consult the image and table below to see which size is best for you then select your choice from the drop down menus at the top of the page:

What Are the Advantages of Thumb Spicas?

Thumb spica splinting is suitable for a wide variety of thumb, carpal and metacarpal injuries and they offer fantastic value for money. Spicas are easily applied or removed, and their elastic nature is perfect for increases or reductions in swelling. Spica splints are a fantastic compromise between protection and comfort thanks to their lightweight construction; furthermore, choosing a spica splint ensures that the fingers and palm to remain free and unhindered, making day-to-day tasks far more manageable. 

Key Features and Benefits of the Elastic Thumb Spica Support

• Comfortable and protective support for the thumb and wrist
• The lightweight design leaves the palm and fingers free to assist with everyday tasks
• Removable, flexible thumb stay restricts movement at the CMC and MCP joints for accelerated healing
• Versatile and suitable for a wide range of different thumb injuries and conditions
• Dual compression elastic helps increase circulation and assists with healing
• Lightweight and breathable material is comfortable, yet durable
• Simple, secure hook and loop fastenings that are adjustable, allowing you to tailor the level of support
• Available for your right or left arm in a wide range of sizes

Indications for the Elastic Thumb Spica Splint

The Elastic Thumb Spica is perfect for a range of wrist and thumb conditions, including:

• Arthritis:
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Thumb
  • Basal Joint Arthritis
  • CMC Arthritis
  • Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
• CMC instability
• De Quervain's syndrome
• Gamekeeper's thumb
• Inflamed/swollen tendons
• Overuse injuries
• Pain/instability of the thumb extensors or abductors
• Post operative/ pre operative conditions
• Post traumatic conditions
• Repetitive strain injury
• Rhizarthrosis
• Scapholunate instability
• Scapholunate tear
• Skier's thumb
• Soft tissue injury
• Sprained wrist
• Stener lesion
• Strained wrist
• Thumb basal/saddle joint irritation
• UCL injury
• UCL lesion
• Weakness of the thumb joint
• Worn cartilage

Washing Instructions

• The Elastic Thumb Spica is suitable for hand washing only with mild soap or detergent, please avoid machine washing. 
• Rinse thoroughly after washing
• Leave to air dry
• Not suitable for tumble drying
• Not Suitable for ironing