A Publication of Oh My Arthritis © 2016
A Publication of Oh My Arthritis © 2016
HYPERMOBILITY (EDS)
Hypermobility is a connective tissue disorder in which joints can move/stretch beyond what
is considered to be normal. Hypermobility in the fingers can cause joints to be more easily
injured and prone to dislocation. For example, some hypermobile people can bend their
fingers or thumbs backwards.
How Do I Wear the Oval-8?
Wear an Oval-8 to block the hyperextension at the middle joint of your finger, while still
allowing your finger to bend for full hand movement.
The splint is worn around your middle knuckle with the oval portion on top
to prevent the joint of your finger from bending backwards (hyperextending)
and the band on the palm or inside of your finger.
