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Shock Absorbing Finger Cap

From the Regional Plastic Surgery and Burns Centre, Whiston Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside

Correspondence: Mr J. H. Stilwell, B.Sc., F.R.C.S., Regional Plastic Surgery and Burns Centre, Whiston Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 5DR.

We describe the use of a custom-made cap or sleeve made of a visco-elastic polymer offering protection for the tip of the hypersensitive finger or thumb. Of 35 digits treated, relief of symptoms was achieved in 83%. In many cases, cold intolerance was also relieved.

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 16, No. 1, 30-31 (1991)
DOI: 10.1016/0266-7681(91)90122-5


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