A malleable thumb fracture fixation splint

By using Velcro-connected protective pads for replacement and snap-locking design, the problem of existing splints being unable to reduce thumb temperature and being unstable is solved, thus improving comfort and stability.

CN224421270UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30HUBEI YANZHANG MEDICAL CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUBEI YANZHANG MEDICAL CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-22
Publication Date
2026-06-30

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Technical Problem

Existing malleable thumb fracture fixation splints cannot reduce thumb temperature in time during prolonged use, leading to increased heat and discomfort for patients. They are also prone to falling off due to unstable fixation, causing secondary injury.

Method used

A malleable thumb fracture fixation splint was designed. The protective pad, which is connected by Velcro and Velcro, can be quickly replaced. It combines a silicone layer, a cooling gel layer, and a breathable layer to reduce temperature. It is fixed with buckles and teeth to prevent it from falling off.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick replacement and fixation of the protective pad, reduces the stuffiness of the thumb, improves comfort, and prevents the splint from falling off during activities, reducing secondary injuries.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of orthopedic fixation splint technology, and discloses a malleable thumb fracture fixation splint, including a finger mold. A protective pad is placed inside the finger mold. A silicone layer is fixedly disposed on the upper end of the protective pad. An odor-removing layer is fixedly connected to the lower end of the silicone layer. A cooling gel layer is fixedly connected to the lower end of the odor-removing layer. Two mounting plates are fixedly disposed on one side of the finger mold. Triangular locking blocks are fixedly disposed on one side of the two mounting plates. Connecting pins are rotatably disposed inside one side of the two mounting plates. Buckles are rotatably disposed on the outer walls of the two connecting pins. In this utility model, the splint allows for quick replacement of the protective pad, reduces the temperature around the thumb, alleviates the patient's thumb's stuffiness, and facilitates quick putting on and taking off by medical staff or patients. It prevents the device from falling off or shifting during patient activity, thus avoiding secondary injury.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of orthopedic fixation splint technology, and in particular to a malleable thumb fracture fixation splint. Background Technology

[0002] The thumb plays a central role in hand function, and its dexterity in opposition and grasping is crucial for daily life. However, due to its unique structure and frequent movement, the thumb is highly susceptible to fractures in sports injuries and accidents. Common types of thumb fractures include fractures of the proximal phalanx base, fractures of the distal phalanx tuberosity, and fractures of the metacarpal neck. Different types of fractures require significantly different fixation methods. Proper fixation after a fracture not only ensures bone healing but also minimizes complications such as joint stiffness and muscle atrophy, thus maintaining hand function.

[0003] Most existing malleable thumb fracture fixation splints have fixed protective pads that cannot be quickly replaced. When using the splint for a long time, the temperature around the thumb cannot be reduced in time, thus reducing the patient's comfort. Furthermore, it is inconvenient for medical staff to quickly put on and take off the splint when it is fixed to the patient's thumb. It is easy for the splint to fall off or shift during the patient's activities, thus causing secondary injury to the patient.

[0004] Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a malleable thumb fracture fixation splint to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a malleable thumb fracture fixation splint. This splint allows for quick replacement of the protective pad, reduces the temperature around the thumb to alleviate the patient's thumb's stuffiness, and facilitates quick wearing and removal by medical staff or patients. It also prevents the device from falling off or shifting during the patient's activities, thus avoiding secondary injury.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a malleable thumb fracture fixation splint, comprising a finger mold, a protective pad placed inside the finger mold, a silicone layer fixedly disposed at the upper end of the protective pad, a deodorizing layer fixedly connected at the lower end of the silicone layer, and a cooling gel layer fixedly connected at the lower end of the deodorizing layer.

[0007] Two mounting plates are fixedly installed on one side of the fingerprint, and triangular blocks are fixedly installed on one side of the two mounting plates. Connecting pins are rotatably installed inside one side of the two mounting plates, and buckles are rotatably installed on the outer walls of the two connecting pins.

[0008] Furthermore, a Velcro fastener is fixedly provided at the lower end of the inside of the fingerprint mold, and a Velcro velvet is fixedly provided at the lower end of the protective pad and connected to the Velcro fastener;

[0009] The above technical solution uses Velcro and Velcro to connect the protective pad, making it easy to replace.

[0010] Furthermore, a breathable layer is fixedly connected to the lower end of the cold gel layer;

[0011] The above technical solution, which combines a cooling gel layer with a breathable layer, facilitates the rapid dissipation of temperature around the thumb, reducing the stuffiness felt by the patient's thumb.

[0012] Furthermore, triangular locking blocks are engaged inside the two aforementioned buckles;

[0013] The above technical solution allows one side of the buckle to be engaged with the outer wall of the triangular block by rotating the buckle.

[0014] Furthermore, multiple locking teeth are fixedly provided at the lower ends of the two buckles;

[0015] The above technical solution involves rotating the buckle to engage the teeth inside the breathable strap and secure it, preventing the breathable strap from slipping off.

[0016] Furthermore, the outer wall of the finger mold is provided with multiple heat dissipation holes;

[0017] By using the above technical solutions, opening heat dissipation holes can promote air circulation and reduce the stuffiness in the patient's thumb.

[0018] Furthermore, two breathable straps are respectively provided on the side of the fingerprint away from the buckle;

[0019] The above technical solution uses a breathable bandage to prevent the patient's thumb from feeling stuffy.

[0020] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. This utility model proposes a malleable thumb fracture fixation splint. The protective pad can be quickly replaced by Velcro and Velcro. The silicone layer makes the protective pad fit the patient's thumb better. The deodorizing layer deodorizes the inside of the protective pad. When the protective pad is in use for a long time, the cooling gel layer can reduce the temperature around the thumb. With the combined use of the breathable layer and heat dissipation holes, air circulation is promoted and the temperature around the thumb is quickly dissipated, reducing the stuffiness of the patient's thumb and thus improving the patient's comfort.

[0022] 2. The present invention proposes a malleable thumb fracture fixation splint, which, by setting a breathable strap, mounting plate, buckle, triangular block and locking teeth, can fix the splint to the patient's thumb, and also facilitates medical staff or patients to put it on and take it off quickly, so as to avoid the device falling off or shifting during the patient's activities, thereby causing secondary injury to the patient. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a malleable thumb fracture fixation splint proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 An exploded view of a malleable thumb fracture fixation splint proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a front sectional view of the protective pad of a malleable thumb fracture fixation splint proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fixation structure of a malleable thumb fracture fixation splint proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a front view of the fixation structure of a malleable thumb fracture fixation splint proposed in this utility model.

[0028] Legend:

[0029] 1. Fingerprint; 2. Velcro; 3. Protective pad; 4. Velcro; 5. Silicone layer; 6. Deodorizing layer; 7. Cooling gel layer; 8. Breathable layer; 9. Mounting plate; 10. Triangular clip; 11. Connecting pin; 12. Buckle; 13. Clip teeth; 14. Heat dissipation holes; 15. Breathable strap. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of specific embodiments. Obviously, the described specific embodiments are only a part of the specific embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the specific embodiments of the present invention, all other specific embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] One specific embodiment of this utility model is provided:

[0032] Reference Figure 1-3A malleable thumb fracture fixation splint includes a finger mold 1, a protective pad 3 placed inside the finger mold 1, a silicone layer 5 fixedly installed at the upper end of the protective pad 3, an odor-removing layer 6 fixedly connected to the lower end of the silicone layer 5, a cooling gel layer 7 fixedly connected to the lower end of the odor-removing layer 6, a Velcro 2 fixedly installed at the lower end of the finger mold 1, a Velcro 4 fixedly installed at the lower end of the protective pad 3 and connected to the Velcro 2, the Velcro 4 and the Velcro 2 are connected to facilitate the replacement of the protective pad 3, and a breathable layer 8 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the cooling gel layer 7. The use of the cooling gel layer 7 and the breathable layer 8 together facilitates the rapid dissipation of temperature around the thumb and reduces the stuffiness of the patient's thumb.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 , 4 Two mounting plates 9 are fixedly installed on one side of the finger mold 1. Triangular blocks 10 are fixedly installed on one side of the two mounting plates 9. Connecting pins 11 are rotatably installed inside one side of the two mounting plates 9. Buckles 12 are rotatably installed on the outer wall of the two connecting pins 11. Triangular blocks 10 are engaged inside the two buckles 12. By rotating the buckles 12, one side of them is engaged with the outer wall of the triangular blocks 10. Multiple teeth 13 are fixedly installed at the lower end of the two buckles 12. By rotating the buckles 12, the teeth 13 are engaged with the inside of the breathable straps 15 and fixed to them to prevent the breathable straps 15 from slipping off. Multiple heat dissipation holes 14 are opened on the outer wall of the finger mold 1. The heat dissipation holes 14 can promote air circulation and reduce the stuffiness of the patient's thumb. Two breathable straps 15 are respectively set on the side of the finger mold 1 away from the buckles 12. The breathable straps 15 are set to prevent the patient's thumb from feeling stuffy.

[0034] Working principle: When using this malleable thumb fracture fixation splint, the protective pad 3 can be quickly replaced by Velcro 2 and Velcro 4. The silicone layer 5 makes the protective pad 3 fit the patient's thumb better. The deodorizing layer 6 deodorizes the inside of the protective pad 3. When the protective pad 3 is in use for a long time, the cooling gel layer 7 can reduce the temperature around the thumb. With the cooperation of the breathable layer 8 and heat dissipation holes 14, air circulation is promoted and the temperature around the thumb is quickly dissipated. The breathable strap 15 on one side of the finger mold 1 is inserted into the upper end of the mounting plate 9. Then, the buckle 12 is pressed, which causes the triangular block 10 to engage inside the buckle 12. This causes the locking teeth 13 to engage inside the breathable strap 15 and fix it, preventing the breathable strap 15 from slipping off. This fixes the splint to the patient's thumb and makes it easy for medical staff or patients to put on and take off quickly.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing specific embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing specific embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A malleable thumb fracture fixation splint, comprising a finger mold (1), characterized in that: The fingerprint (1) has a protective pad (3) inside. A silicone layer (5) is fixedly installed at the upper end of the protective pad (3). A deodorizing layer (6) is fixedly connected at the lower end of the silicone layer (5). A cold gel layer (7) is fixedly connected at the lower end of the deodorizing layer (6). Two mounting plates (9) are fixedly provided on one side of the fingerprint (1), and a triangular locking block (10) is fixedly provided on one side of the two mounting plates (9). A connecting pin (11) is rotatably provided inside one side of the two mounting plates (9), and a buckle (12) is rotatably provided on the outer wall of the two connecting pins (11).

2. The malleable thumb fracture fixation splint according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the fingerprint mold (1) is fixedly provided with Velcro (2), and the lower end of the protective pad (3) is fixedly provided with Velcro (4) and connected to Velcro (2).

3. The malleable thumb fracture fixation splint according to claim 1, characterized in that: A breathable layer (8) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the cold gel layer (7).

4. The malleable thumb fracture fixation splint according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two buckles (12) are internally engaged with triangular clips (10).

5. A malleable thumb fracture fixation splint according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple locking teeth (13) are fixedly provided at the lower ends of the two buckles (12).

6. A malleable thumb fracture fixation splint according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the fingerprint (1) is provided with multiple heat dissipation holes (14).

7. A malleable thumb fracture fixation splint according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two breathable straps (15) are respectively provided on the side of the fingerprint (1) away from the buckle (12).