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The question was submitted Monday, 10 September 2007

Subject: Hand/finger support

Hi, My mum's fingers are starting to curl into her hand and it is very painful for her. We put some 'a little bit of relief' on her hand after her bath each day and it is marvellous. The watery swelling has subsided and it is not as painful as it once was. It is still painful however. I have been told that there is a thing that I can put on her hand which spreads the fingers a little and has like a beanbag thing in the palm to keep her fingers curled rather than flat against her palm. I have tried searching the internet but cannot find anything like it, however I am not sure what to put in for the search. Do you know of such an item and, if so, what it is called and possibly where I can obtain one? Kind regards, Heather

Answer from DementiaNet

Thank you for your question.

I suggest review by your local doctor who could organise a splint to prevent futher contractures occuring.

The answer was published on DementiaNet Monday, 17 September 2007