The Digit Widget applies skeletal extension torque to reverse the contracture instead of joint traction or skin pressure, which other methods use. The Digit Widget does not prohibit finger flexion. The …

Developed to reverse severe PIP fexion contractures, the Digit Widget utilizes the principle that an extension torque applied over time will result in the lengthening of shortened palmar tissues.

Hand Biomechanics Lab official Surgical Technique video for installation of the Digit Widget. Introduction by John M Agee, MD.

The Digit Widget is surgically installed on the finger with two small bone pins. A soft cuff wraps around the hand to provide an anchor for the force that straightens the finger over time. After surgery, an …

Included with the Digit Widget are forms to graph joint ROM. It is possible to note the number of hours the device is worn and the strength of the bands used on the forms.

Included with the Digit Widget are forms to graph joint ROM. We recommend that the therapist or surgeon document joint ROM on these graphs at each patient visit, and note the number of hours the …

Included in the Digit Widget are forms to graph joint ROM. It is possible to note the number of hours the device is worn and the strength of the bands used on the forms. We recommend that the therapist or …

Nov 20, 2024 · One of the most innovative and effective tools for addressing these issues is the Digit Widget, a hand therapy device that plays a crucial role in the treatment and management of finger …

The Digit Widget uses the force of Elastic Bands to help straighten a stiff, bent finger. Your surgeon has chosen this method of treatment because the device can be worn up to 24 hours a day without …

Learn about the Digit Widget surgery process, post-op care, and how this innovative device helps restore finger mobility effectively.