Velcro Thumb Spica
There are many methods of keeping thumb spicas in place on an injury. The velcro thumb spica(1) uses velcro to stay in place. The splint itself is wrapped around the injury and the strips of velcro are connected to keep it stable. A velcro thumb spica(2) is usually available for both hands and can have one or two velcro strips. The more velcro strips on the splint, the more stable it will be. Velcro is a handy material for use on thumb spicas because of how it works. We will discuss velcro thumb spicas(3), how they are useful, and why velcro is used on these thumb splints.
A thumb spica that uses velcro is usually made for both hands. They are also typically made to be adjustable in size, which is what the velcro helps with. A good velcro thumb spica(4) can last for a while and can be easily adjusted. Velcro is a very common material used in thumb spicas simply because it can be used to make thumb spicas fit different sized hands.
Thumb spicas made with velcro strips tend to be cheaper than others and can fit multiple people. The straps are adjustable, which means that it can be tightened or loosened if needed. Typically a velcro thumb spica(5) is bought off the shelf because of its adjustable nature. They are usually made in one size, and the velcro allows for customization to fit a person's hand and thumb.
The fact that velcro thumb spicas(6) can be bought off the shelf makes them very handy for people to use. They are usually easy to find and people can stock up on them in case of thumb injuries. A good thumb splint with velcro can help injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome heal by keeping the wrist and thumb stable.
Thumb splints that use velcro are very useful because they are easily obtained. They can be made to fit both hands, and the splint itself can be adjusted to comfortably fit a person's hand. Usually the spica itself will be made in one size with the velcro strips allowing for customization. Because they are easily found off the shelf, they are very handy for a quick stabilization of thumb and wrist injuries.