Yes, there are alternative treatments for finger deformities caused by rheumatoid arthritis that do not involve drugs, steroids, or surgery:
1. Ring Splints
- Noninvasive splints that look like rings
- Help correct deformity while allowing finger movement.
- Can be purchased online in various designs and Show Full Answer
Oval 8 ring splints, anywhere from cheap plastic ones on Amazon, DIY ones on YouTube, to customized surgical steel ordered by a hand surgeon/fitted by a certified hand therapist/supplied by a DME company/reimbursed by insurance.
I use to go through a big tube of valtaran it was expensive & worked for awhile, Ive found spray foam for nerve & muscle relief. I believe it's theraworks, white bottle blue lettering at Walmart. Under 26. The best & quickest relief when my tores cramp up & hurt. 5 or so minutes & I'm up again!!!
If you are covered by medicare, go to see an Occupational therapist -they will make all kinds of splints for you, not just the rings