Recover from PIP Joint Contractures without Complex and Painful Surgery

Choose a minimally invasive path to PIP joint recovery with Digit Widget, restoring finger extension and helping patients avoid the risks of finger surgery.

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Why does early treatment of PIP flexion contractures matter?

Ignoring a PIP joint contracture can result in worsening deformity, pain, and restricted mobility. Early treatment restores extension, prevents complications, and allows patients to maintain daily activities and quality of life.

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How does a PIP joint contracture make even simple tasks difficult?

  • Prevents full extension
  • Difficulty gripping, dressing, and conducting daily activities
  • Pain, skin folds, and hygiene challenges in severe cases

Why conventional treatments for PIP flexion contracture may not deliver?

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: the minimally invasive treatment to correct PIP joint contractures

  • 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 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

Can contractures cause long-term PIP joint pain?

Yes. Finger contractures cause the tissues around the joint to tighten. This not only restricts motion but also may cause chronic PIP joint pain that makes everyday activities difficult.

How do I know if my PIP flexion contracture is causing permanent damage?

If you experience ongoing stiffness, limited extension, or worsening PIP joint pain that doesn’t improve with rest or therapy, it may signal a severe PIP flexion contracture. This can lead to irreversible damage. Early evaluation may help to reduce loss of function.

How soon should I seek treatment for PIP flexion contracture?

Early treatment is recommended to identify the cause of the force imbalance causing your contracture. Addressing PIP flexion contracture may help to avoid severe contractures while improving daily function and independence.