Classic swan neck ring splint to help protect the DIP, PIP, and thumb IP joints from hyperextension, but made from a heavier gauge wire for extra strength and support for larger joints or those with severe hyperextension.
Other sellers frequently offer "extra strength" splints that are designed with multiple wraps above and/or below the joint, but unfortunately this doesn't affect how the splint stabilizes the joint. While the upper and lower sections of the splint will be stronger and more resilient against being dented or deformed, the fulcrum point is still that same single thickness of wire so will have the same level of support whether there is one wrap or five. Our extra strength splints are made from heavy wire stock nearly double the thickness of our standard wire, providing maximum support and stability for particularly troublesome joints.
Please select you US ring size and metal choice from the corresponding menus. Splints can not be made smaller than the options available from the drop down menu.
While technically this splint is adjustable just like our standard swan neck splints, the increased tensile stregth of the thicker wire stock requires a great deal more finger/hand strength to adjust so it might not be possible for adjustments to be made at home, though if there are any issues they can of course be sent back in under our resizing policy.
Extra Strength Swan
All metals we use are 100% lead and nickel free hypoallergenic pure metals so they will not tarnish, rust, or lose their color and oxidize the skin. You can read about the variety of metal choices we offer below!*
Nickel Free Stainless Steel- We only use high quality 430 stainless steel that is certified to be nickel free from the manufacturer. This type of steel has a slightly higher level of chromium than other types of stainless steel instead of the nickel that would typically be alloyed in. It has good corrosion resistance so will not pit, rust, or oxidize.
Sterling Silver- Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. The copper is necessary to strengthen the metal, as fine silver by itself is far too soft to be used in any jewelry application. While it's very rare, some people can react with the copper content and find their fingers oxidized. Sterling silver will be kept shiny by the natural oils in your skin from wearing it, but if it has been put away for a while may tarnish. If this happens, a simple jewelry cleaning cloth will remove the tarnish.
Titanium- We use 99.9% pure Grade 2 titanium. This grade of titanium is softer that Grade 1 so that it can be hand worked into splints. Titanium is extremely lightweight and is an excellent option for those with sensory issues. Titanium is also the best choice for those with MCAS or severe metal allergies due to its hypoallergenic nature. It is very rare for titanium to cause a reaction.
14k Gold Fill- We offer 14k Yellow and Rose gold filled options. Gold filled is similar to gold plated, but with a much thicker coating of 14k gold over a brass or copper core. This gives assurance that the gold will wear well, without flaking or peeling off like plated and having a more reasonable price than solid gold.
*Please note that different metals have different tensile strengths and therefore not all sizes will be available in all materials.