Oval-8® Sizing Set

These were perfect for an injury I suffered playing volleyball. I caught a volleyball on the tip of my finger resulting in a mallet finger injury. I write a lot of reports for my job which means constant typing. This splint allowed me to type and wash my hands well (very important in the midst of a global pandemic). Because of the swelling my finger had (and still has) the splint became uncomfortable at times. I found wearing a small bandaid between my finger and the splint was very helpful. I would definitely recommend these. The hand surgeon I saw was impressed with how I was able to use these splints to immobilize my finger prior to my appointment. Buying all of the sizes was super helpful to me for getting the right fit. I also fluctuated sizes for a while in the beginning when my finger was the most swollen. I lost the size that fits the best for my injured finger so I plan to repurchase that size for my set. I was able to purchase this with my HRA account which was another bonus!

This sizing set is a great resource and great price! You get so much of the figure 8 splints which helps truly determine the correct size for the finger and you can use it also if need be. This figure 8 splint has many purposes for finger conditions and it really helps. This order was processed and shipped in no time - great service!

I’m so glad a came across Oval 8. I have a mallet finger and having to wear what the specialist gave me ( a bar wrapped in tape and taped to my finger) I was never going to heal. Trying to change that method was nearly impossible by yourself. I can now use the bar and Oval 8 by myself. 2 more weeks and I can just use the Oval 8 alone. I LOVE IT.

I Ordered the sizing set as my fingers do swell. I'm so glad I did as I can change sizes when needed, These things are wonderful. comfortable, not bulky and barely can be seen! i can work with them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. ONLY WISH PRICE was lower, I mean it's a couple pieces of plastic. probably less than $1 to make for the whole set....why be so greedy on price?

Nice product but I had to buy the entire sizing set which was approximately 50.00 in order to know what sizes I needed for my finger. I wish shims were available with the product to fine tune the sizing. I was unable to position the splint to keep my mallet finger in full extension without inserting a shim at the tip of the splint. Having a flexible or hinged middle band would be awesome because the middle band is angled to follow the contour of the finger but it can dig into your finger if there is swelling and be painful. The oval all basic idea of the splint is good:)

I feel relived with the oval-8 sizing set, that way I can adjust the sizing with my trigger thumb. Thanks for your creation.

I developed trigger thumb and found that it bothered me more during the night that during the day. I tried several home remedies to keep it straight while I slept but none of them worked. I was so glad to find Oval-8 braces on the internet! I ordered the complete sizing set because my husband and I are both in our 60s and I figure we will both be facing more finger issues as we age and it would be handy to have a complete set of Oval-8 braces on hand. I have been sleeping with my thumb in the brace every night for a week now and it isn't waking me up in the middle of the night any more! While the trigger thumb hasn't gone away, my thumb is feeling much better. I am hoping that with continued use of the brace and cautious use of my hand, the trigger thumb will fade away.

Because my mallet finger is still very swollen 2 weeks post trauma, I ordered the sizing set. No doubt the swelling will lessen in the coming weeks, so having the various sizes will help. Also, the plastic is hard, and I have had to cushion the insides....yet another reason to have bigger sizes to allow extra room. If the splint is too snug, it will hurt!

OMA: Thank you for your feedback. If your finger is sore we suggest using a Gel Tube, a piece of Gel Mate silicone gel, or a gel lined bandage to cushion the joint for extra comfort. You may require a larger size to fit over any cushioning. Our customer service team is available at 1-888-378-7763 or [email protected] to discuss your situation and offer possible suggestions or adjustments.

These great splints were brought to my attention by my hand therapist and I I was impressed by their usefulness and simplicity. I researched and decided to purchase the sizing set so that I could use them as needed. The service at OhMyArthritis was terrific. Placing the order was simple and quick. The order was quickly received. Very pleasant experience and I definitely came up with new uses for the splints, given that I had the whole sizing set to choose from.

I wear these oval 8s on several of my fingers. My only problem with this company is that they charge too much for postage. These are tiny braces that can fit in a padded envelope. I bought the whole set and lost the one on my pinky finger within a half hour. To replace that band it will cost me $17.50 for one band!!!

OMA:  Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear you lost one of your oval-8s! Our customer service team will be reaching out to you shortly to assist you. 

I have a mallet finger injury on my middle finger. I tried a splint from the drug store but that was too cumbersome and added to the discomfort. I read the reviews and it was recommended that you buy the whole set to get the right size. I hesitated because it cost more than the graduated sets, but am glad I bought them. Definitely the way to go because you can try all the sizes and find the best one for you. Also, if I ever have another injury to a different finger or area of the finger I am set.

The oval 8 is exactly what I’ve been looking for to keep my fingers straight and not have them bending sideways at the joint! I was taping them before without much success. I can sleep and work in the oval eights. It’s so inconspicuous almost no one mentions them. I can even wash my hands with then too.

These things are GREAT!! I have been wearing these splints on 3 of my fingers /thumb for several weeks now and my hand discomfort is significantly improved while they are in place. Unfortunately, NOW I am dependent on them 100% of the time. That is better than pain EVERY day of the week, though!! Love them - try them for yourself. They are absolutely worth their cost.

I read the reviews which mentioned to buy the whole kit. I am really glad I did. I started out using 8&9 on my Mallot finger and now the swelling has gone down to a 7 which is part of another set. Also I recently developed a problem with another finger and was immediately able to find the right oval 8 to work on that finger as well. I was recently buying something in a formally pharmacy and the cashier noticed my oval 8's. I said how great they were and she wanted the name to order them for their store. The main thing I like about the oval8's is that I bought them for a mallot finger that was throbbing all of the time. I asked my hand specialist for help and he just said to take Advil. I did, and it did Not help at all. I am really angry that doctors that are called hand specialist cannot help me with an issue like this and I have to be my own doctor and go on the internet to come up with something to relieve the pain. What do sports players do when they injure their fingers? I don't know but I will tell everyone I meet about your great product that has helped relieve pain better than any pain med I took. Thanks again for again for this great invention.

I just received my set and am trying various sizes. I'll take them to a hand therapist for proper sdjustment.

Simple fix to a common problem. These little guys are very good at helping to imobilize injured finger joints. The design allows u to easily modify use to fit ur the problem.

The full set allows u to pick the right size. Each direction fits sliglhtly differently. Because ur fingers can swell and constrict, u may need to switch sizes or hold them in place with first aid tape. This is not a device problem . I'm an avg joe user, not a medical professional

The full set allows u to pick the right size. Each direction fits sliglhtly differently. Because ur fingers can swell and constrict, u may need to switch sizes or hold them in place with first aid tape. This is not a device problem . I'm an avg joe user, not a medical professional

The sizes are so big that they are useless. The ones that fit didn't cover both hands and they are cumbersome and too tight or fall off. It was a waste of time and money.

OMA:  We are sorry to hear that you are disappointed with your purchase. The Oval-8 Sizing Set is meant to be used as a tool to help you choose the best size for you.  With that said -- while Oval-8 Finger Splints come in 14 sizes and each splint can be turned on the finger to adjust the fit, they are a medical product and may require customizing by a healthcare provider trained in custom fitting splints.

Hello, I recently purchased the complete Oval 8 Split Set because I wasn`t sure of the size that I needed for my Mallett finger injury on my pinky finger. I tried on several sizes until I settled on three different ones that I think i`ll used during the healing process. The one that i`m wearing now is a size 6.It fits very well but I had to use a bandaid close to the end of my finger to lift it up more so more in the straight or fully extended position for proper healing. The fit is tight and my finger is kind of swollen but there is no discoloration or circulation problems so hopefully the swelling will start to go down after a few days and if not, i`ll just go up one size. So far, i`m very happy with these splints and now hopefully my finger is on the road to a full recovery. I`ll update my experience in about a month.

OMA: We are glad to hear that you are happy with your Oval-8 Finger Splint.  Using a band aid, or a Gel Tube(available on OMA) is a good solution to use over the top of  your Mallet Finger joint.  We hope your finger heals quickly.

These splints are awesome -- you hardly know they are on,but they are very effective with the trigger finger I've been dealing with. I wish I had bought the whole set in the first place. My knuckle swelled more and I had to order a larger size than I first measured for; it is worth it to have the whole set because i will use them over time.

I was hoping these splints would be a less cumbersome solution for keeping a mallet finger properly splinted in a hyperextended position but was disappointed to discover it is impossible to size the splint closely enough to correctly secure the joint in place. The splint is flimsy and can easily slip off when wet. Lastly, $42 dollars is much too expensive for the product. The penlight and ring that are included with the splints are completely unnecessary. I am hoping I can use the splint to secure my finger after the 4-6 weeks of being secured in a traditional splint. If not, a complete waste of money.

OMA: We're very sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the fit of your Oval-8 finger splint.  While Oval-8 Finger Splints come in 14 sizes and each splint can be turned on the finger to adjust the fit, Oval-8 Finger Splints are a medical product and may require customizing the splint to assure the best fit for your condition.To find a healthcare provider in your area trained in custom fitting splints - click here.

A member of our customer service team will be contacting you shortly, via email, to discuss how we can help with the sizing issues you are experiencing.

Glad I bought a complete set. Ordering individually and estimating the size would've takent forever - and cost more!

Glad I purchased the sizing set, would never of figured out correct size for my Mallet Finger. For some reason I thought this was going to be some rubber band like thing but it's hard plastic. For this reason you must have the exact size. My ring size on this finger is a 9 but in this brace the size that fits distal area is a 6. It seems comfortable enough, time will tell if my finger straightens out.

Great product! I recommend this set because the swelling will most likely go down and you will need to change sizes.

Save yourself the trouble and just buy the sizing set. I love these splints, but the sizing is ridiculously hard to figure out even with a basic ring sizer. It took me three tries for each splint to find a comfortable size for the affected finger. This is a product that is much easier to size when you can try them on. It is more expensive, but if you are someone like me that has recurring trigger finger on multiple fingers or joints at a time I guarantee that most of the sizes will be utilized at some point.

I was really excited to get the oval 8 splint, however it did not help my finger at all. I wore it faithfully and what I found was that to keep my mallet finger straight I had to use a size that would do that and what it did was cut into my finger thus not allowing circulation and therefore my finger was always purple and very swollen. I've tried the larger sizes and put bandaides on so that it would hold to my finger and not hurt so much but it did hold but it couldn't really hold it straight like it should of. I am very disappointed because my mallet finger is no better.

OMA:  We're sorry that you are disappointed with the Oval-8 for the treatment of your Mallet Finger. Oval-8 Finger Splints are an excellent option for treating Mallet Finger. We do suggest If you have an open sore or just recently sustained the injury, waiting until the sore is healed and some of the swelling has gone down before switching to an Oval-8. If the finger remains sore over the top of the joint, use a Gel Tube, a piece of Gel Mate silicone gel, or a gel lined bandage to cushion the joint. You may require a larger size to fit over any cushion or bandage. You may also need to have the splint adjusted by your doctor or therapist to make certain the fit and length are correct for your finger.

Watch our video How to treat a Mallet Finger with an Oval-8 Finger Splint for sizing and wearing instructions

Perfect for aching/early arthritic fingers. Especially if you're scrolling on a computer all day. I wear it at night when joints are acting up and take off in morning. Finger is STIFF in morning, but works itself out and after a week or so of wearing it at night is feeling 100% better. I wear 2 on the finger in question (one on DIP one on PIP) and that keeps it straight until morning.

Great product, I just wish the numbers for the sizes were easier to read

They can come off your fingers quickly when you're washing your hands......be careful........

Helped me out with mallet finger. Very unobtrusive, but found that I had to frequently switch between different sizes to prevent cutting off circulation too much. Because of the single point of contact at the top the plastic will cut into you, especially if you try to treat mallet finger which requires hyper extension. Be nice if they had specific versions for mallet finger pre-fitted - as it is you have to melt and bend the splits to hyper extend and it's difficult to tell what the right size is.

Still beats other solutions for comfort and non-intrusiveness - you can actually get on with life with this vs most other solutions.

OMA:  The Sizing Set is a great option if your finger size changes due to swelling, healing or changes in temperature.  If your finger is sore on the top, for comfort, we suggest using a Gel Tube, a piece of Gel Mate silicone gel, or a gel lined bandage to cushion the joint. You may require a larger size to fit over any cushion. As Oval-8's are a medical product, you may also need to have the splint adjusted by your doctor or therapist to make certain the fit and length are correct for your finger and condition.

These splints are awesome -- you hardly know they are on,but they are very effective with the trigger finger I've been dealing with. I wish I had bought the whole set in the first place. My knuckle swelled more and I had to order a larger size than I first measured for; it is worth it to have the whole set because i will use them over time

This is an ingenious invention for fractured finger! The other splints get wet and water-log my finger. Only thing is it can decrease the circulation a bit, so need to re-adjust to make sure not swelling. Recommend the multiple sizing, as the size changes as healing and swelling decreases.

I suffered a mallet finger injury on my left ring finger and tried a bunch of finger splints but wasn't satisfied. Then, decided to try the Oval-8 splint and it works as advertised...comfortable and holds my finger in perfect alignment for healing. It works great while showering and I even wear it when I go surfing. Surfing requires additional measures. I put an initial cloth bandage over the Oval-8 Splint. Then, wrap it with duct tape. Finally, I wrap both my middle and ring finger together...and I can go surfing without any problems for 2-3 hours.

The kit contained the full array of sizes 3/4 of which were too large to of ever be of use but the price was very fair so it was not an issue. I was able to find the best most comfortable fit and will be able to adjust as the swelling subsides.