HOW TO MAKE TOE SPLINTS
The following splint can be made at home to help straighten toes of children.
The splint must be used 6 months to 2 years. Take a tongue depressor and
cut the length so it lies the length of the toe and down just past the
ball the of the foot or just the length of the toe. Sand cut edge and cover
depressor with elastaplast. Cut a 1 inch tube from the smallest pair of
rubber washing gloves and put over the toe. Slip the depressor under the
toe between the rubber and toe. Push in from the base of the toe up to
tip of the toe extending 2mm beyond it. Wear a few hours a day or as a
night splint. Have the child walk a round bare foot for an hour checking
every 10 minutes for discoloration. If toe goes purple or red or too white
the rubber tube is too tight. Cut another piece from the finger of the
glove that is looser. Note the author takes no liability of incorrect fitting
of the splint. Check with your doctor or podiatrist for fitting if unsure.
This is a commercial
toe splint. You can get it with 1 or 2 bands. It is cushioning for the
ball of the foot. The toe becomes straighter if it isn't already fused,
then it is too late. Its quite popular
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