Patent ID: 8568345
Filing Date: 2013-10-29
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A digit pad for treating trigger finger and trigger thumb, comprising: a digit band adapted to be slid over the free end of the affected digit to a position wherein the proximal end of the band is at the MCP joint of the affected digit, said digit band being dimensioned and adapted to be positioned between the PIP and MCP joints of the affected digit, but not to overlie the PIP joint of the affected digit so as not to significantly interfere with the bending, use or functioning of the affected digit; a palm pad unitary with said digit band, said palm pad extending from the proximal end of the digit band toward the wrist, said palm pad being dimensioned and adapted to be positioned to overlie a portion of the palm to at least cover the A1 pulley of the affected digit, the proximal end of the palm pad extending beyond the A1 pulley, but not beyond the proximal palmer crease, said palm pad being at least as wide as the A1 pulley; and said digit pad being formed of a material which is soft, flexible, resilient and which has a sufficient density to protect the palm area which it overlies, and wherein neither the palm pad nor the digit band significantly interferes with the bending or use of the affected digit or hand.