Swan neck ring splint (Size 9) Fast printing and lightweight!

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Swan neck ring splint (Size 9) Fast printing and lightweight!

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(Stronger) 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 5% infill
(Stronger) 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 5% infill
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I designed this ring splint to help in a pinch for those with hypermobile joints in their fingers. It is modeled for my own needs, it should be right about a size 9 on the larger end. Ring splints are intended to keep the joint from hyperextending or “swooping” / “swan neck” effect.

If you try this out and find that you are happy with scaling it to achieve a different fit, please share what percentages you used and your corresponding ring size.

I plan on making adjustments to this and uploading further variations, so feedback is very welcome! Or if there are variations you'd like to see, please leave that in the comments!

 

I have printed with both PLA and PETG with great results. A gentle sanding may be beneficial for a smooth comfortable fit.

Disclaimer: These are not recommended for long term use, but to be used as a temporary tool to see if ring splints are a successful treatment approach for you! Silver splints are long lasting and will be more comfortable, but they are very expensive.

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My wife which is diagnosed with ESD since a few weeks love it. I scaled it to have several ring sizes for her.
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Wonderful!!! Do you recall how much you scaled and what ring size roughly for each? Might be helpful for someone else. Best of luck to your wife, so much starts to make sense once you get an EDS diagnosis <3
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I used the guide from this model https://makerworld.com/models/35777 I used to print 5 Versions going from 9 down to 8.
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Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. I have hEDS as well, and while I am saving to get myself some silver splints these help me to be in less pain. Thank you so much for sharing this!
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thank you for sharing!!! I’m so glad they’ve helped 🥹🥹
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This helped my daughter with hyper mobility so much!!!
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As a fellow hypermobile (hEDS), you have no idea how much that means to me! Thank you for sharing <3
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