Recover PIP Joint Motion with a Proven Solution Beyond Conventional Alternatives

Restore motion, ease PIP joint pain, and improve hand function with Digit Widget’s transformative, minimally invasive treatment.

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Why look beyond splints and injections for PIP joint treatment?

While splints and injections are widely accepted treatment options for PIP joint contractures, they often cause complications and have a variable recovery rate. In more persistent cases, patients may require a solution that supports long-term mobility, functional use of the hand, and incremental improvement in joint extension.

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How does finger deformity disrupt motion, function, and independence?

  • Prevent full extension in the affected finger
  • Reduce grip strength, making objects harder to hold
  • Hinder daily tasks like dressing, writing, or using tools
  • May cause PIP joint pain, skin folds, and hygiene issues

Where do splints and injections fall short in PIP joint contracture recovery?

Splinting and therapy:

May help in mild cases, but are often ineffective for established contractures where splints may cause blisters, pain, and ischemia

Enzyme injections

Effective for some patients but carry risks of skin tears, tendon rupture, and variable outcomes

Complex surgery

Can restore motion but involves long recovery, scarring, and surgical risks

Digit Widget: an advanced, pain-free treatment for PIP joint contracture

  • Applies gentle skeletal torque to gradually straighten fingers
  • Lengthens soft tissues without damaging the skin or causing pain
  • Maintains finger flexion, allowing patients to stay active during treatment
  • Fast outpatient treatment, typically completed in under 20 minutes

How Digit Widget transforms PIP Joint contracture treatment

Minimally invasive, pain-free relief

  • 5-10 degrees of PIP joint extension gained per week
  • Avoids the risks associated with injections
  • May be ideal for patients with medical complications

Designed for 24/7 comfort

  • No pressure points, no blisters, no loss of circulation
  • Comfortable and flexible, encouraging high compliance
  • Lightweight for continuous wear

Activity encouraged, not restricted

  • Preserves flexion and functional use of the hand
  • Reduces stiffness and enhances range of motion
  • Supports everyday tasks and light activity during treatment

Accessible, and ready to use

  • Single-use, sterile system with everything needed for ease of use
  • Proven results from more than 19,000 cases

Digit Widget Case Studies

Courtesy of John Agee, M.D.

Case Study - 1

Dupuytren's Contracture

Courtesy of John Agee, M.D.

This case study involves an 83-year-old man with severe Dupuytren’s Contracture of the PIP and MCP joints of his long and ring fingers. He has had no prior surgery. The patient sought treatment because he was no longer able to hold a golf club. Prior to performing a fasciectomy, Dr. Agee decided to use Digit Widgets on both affected fingers to facilitate access to the palm and fingers. The Digit Widgets were applied and the Dupuytren’s bands in the palm were cut, but not excised.

Courtesy of Robert Slater, MD

Case Study - 2

Trauma

Courtesy of Robert Slater, MD

A 35 year-old man injured his right ring finger during a martial arts training session. Nine months later, he was referred for treatment of a persistent finger deformity that was painful and limited hand function. Previous attempts at serial plaster casting and dynamic splints failed to improve the finger’s ROM.

Courtesy of Alonso Escalante, MD

Case Study - 3

Trauma

Courtesy of Alonso Escalante, MD

Six months prior to being referred to Dr. Escalante, this female patient hyperextended her ring finger. Prior splinting had not been successful in reducing her contracture and she presented with a 90º flexion contracture of her ring finger PIP joint.

Courtesy of WB Ericson, M.D.

Case Study - 4

Dupuytren's Contracture

Courtesy of WB Ericson, M.D.

This patient is a healthy 60 year old white male who presented with isolated bilateral severe contractures of the small finger PIP joints (~110º) from Dupuytren’s disease.

Courtesy of John Agee, M.D.

Case Study - 5

Dupuytren's Contracture

Courtesy of John Agee, M.D.

This case study involves a 73 year-old female with severe Dupuytren’s Contracture of the MCP and PIP joint of the little finger on her left hand. She had no prior surgeries on the left hand. Before surgery, her MCP joint lacked 75º and the PIP joint lacked 80º. During surgery a fasciectomy was performed and one Digit Widget was applied.

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FAQs

Are splints effective for PIP joint contracture treatment?

Splints can help support healing after injury and reverse  PIP joint flexion during early or mild cases of contracture. In long-standing or more severe contractures, splints may have limited ability to lengthen the tightened soft tissues that restrict extension.

Are injections enough for PIP joint finger contractures?

Injections may reduce the contracture or release tight tissue around the PIP joint, which can relieve PIP joint pain and improve movement in some cases. However, injections alone do not typically correct fixed soft-tissue shortening that causes a persistent contracture.

Can Digit Widget help if splints and injections have already failed?

Digit Widget is designed to apply gradual skeletal extension to lengthen contracted tissues, which may be helpful for patients who have not regained motion with splints, injections, or therapy. Treatment decisions should always be based on a surgeon’s evaluation and the specific condition of the joint.