Silver Ring Splints - To look like jewelry? | Arthritis Information

I've been working with an occupational therapist for my hands, and b/c three of my fingers have loose ligaments as a result of the RA, they tend to hyperextend. Ring splints were recommended to help prevent further damage for 3 fingers.

I got them today, and I have mixed feelings. I think they will really help with typing and things like that, but having them on 3 fingers makes it looks like I've got something wrong with my hands.

A catolog was sent w/ the rings that show where you can get them w/ stones (like lapis or onyx) or even diamonds. I'm thinking of trying a lapis for one of my fingers and then there's one that twists like a celtic knot. I was going to exchange one anyway b/c of the size, so I would just be exchanging 2.

The cost is plain or 5 w/ the celtic knot and 0 for the lapis or onyx.

Has anyone else tried the decorative splints for your fingers?

Nori

Here's a link to the plain ones (if it works).

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080603174302.htm

I'd love to see the 'designed' ones.. sorry you need them.. but they don't look so bad... and I'm glad they're available to stabilize your joints.hey babs10,

i know once i start work people will want to know what they are. i had a temporary one that was plastic and the girl at the checkout line at the grocery store even asked about it. if i don't want to say i have RA, i may say i have problems w/ my ligaments in some of my fingers.

w/ all my complaining, i am thankful there is such a product. i just wish i didn't need it!

nori