Which kit is right for my Dupuytren's contracture?

Match to your contracture angle: Starter Kit for 0–20°, Core Kit for 20–45°, Full Progressive Kit for 45° and above. Post-surgery patients should consider the Maintenance Pack.

When will my Dupuytren's splint kit ship?

We are currently in start up funding stage and need to reach our funding target to begin tooling for production.

Finally, a splint designed to restore near normal function

— built by someone who has it.

Dupuytren's contracture is progressive. Generic splints aren't. This kit system is the first orthopedic splint designed specifically for how this condition behaves — stage by stage.

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"I've had Dupuytren's for years. When my first prototype broke I didn't give up — I asked why it broke, and built a better one. That's the version you're pre-ordering."

Ryan Gilbert

Founder · Patient · Designer

5M+

Americans living with Dupuytren's

$8K

Average surgery cost — with high recurrence

50%

Recurrence rate within 5 years of aponeurotomy

Condition-specific splint systems — until now

The story behind this splint

Necessity is the
mother of invention

Dupuytren's contracture is a condition where the body's wound-healing mechanism switches on without any injury. It starts producing collagen cords under the skin of your palm — the same process that creates scar tissue after a cut, except there's no cut and it never switches off. Over months and years these cords tighten and pull one or more fingers permanently toward the palm until they can't straighten.

The splint works by keeping the finger extended while the collagen is forming — the same principle as keeping a healing wound flat so it doesn't scar raised. Hold the finger straight during the process and the cord forms longer, maintaining more function and slowing the contracture.

I tried the splints I could find. Generic finger braces from Amazon. Off-the-shelf OT devices. Nothing was designed for this condition. They held my finger in one fixed position, without any understanding of how Dupuytren's actually works — or how you need to gradually work against it over time.

"So I designed my own. My first prototype broke along the print layers — a classic FDM failure. So I switched to SLS nylon, which prints with isotropic strength in every direction. It worked."

That's how this started — not from a business plan, but from a problem I was living with, and a solution I needed. The progression kit system you see here is what I wish had existed when I was first diagnosed.

Why

Generic finger splints hold a joint static. Dupuytren's needs graduated extension over time. one generic splint is not enough

OT-made thermoplastic splints cost $150–400, require clinic visits, and insurance rarely covers them.

Surgery has a 50% recurrence rate within 5 years — without proper maintenance splinting, the cord comes back.

FDM 3D-printed splints (the DIY approach) fail via layer delamination under repeated loading. We use SLS nylon instead — engineered grade, no weak planes.

No one is researching or developing for this market — there is not enough money in it for the medical industry, so Dupuytren's patients are abandoned after diagnosis or coerced into surgery where they could lose their dexterity all together. We're building what should already exist.

The gap in care

Dupuytren's is a progressive condition.
Your treatment should be too.

No condition-specific devices exist

Every splint on the market is a generic orthotic repurposed for Dupuytren's. None were designed with this condition's specific biomechanics in mind — the progressive contracture of the palmar fascia requires a graduated approach, not a static brace.

Treatment options are invasive and expensive

Needle aponeurotomy runs $800–2,500. Open fasciectomy costs $8,000–15,000. Both have meaningful recurrence rates. Non-surgical management — the thing most patients want first — is chronically underdeveloped and under-resourced.

Post-treatment maintenance is neglected

The majority of patients who undergo treatment receive no structured splinting protocol afterward. Recurrence is common and largely preventable with proper maintenance splinting — yet there's no product designed for exactly this role.

Patients are left to figure it out alone

Online forums are full of Dupuytren's patients sharing DIY protocols, improvised splints, and secondhand advice. The expertise exists in the community — it just hasn't been turned into a proper product. Until now.

What your backing makes possible

What we're designing for you

Every kit below represents a real patient need. Back the campaign and you're the reason these get made — with founding member pricing and first delivery guaranteed. *Full refund if project is not fully funded.

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Mild · 0–20° contracture

Starter Kit

Early stage. Finger nearly straight. Nightly maintenance to slow progression and keep things stable.

Night extension splint (0°)

Sizing guide + measurement tool

Velcro comfort straps ×2

Wear protocol card

$69

Free shipping · US & Canada excluding Hawaii and Alaska

From pre-order to first wear

Measure your hand

Two measurements with a ruler, at home, in two minutes. Our sizing guide tells you exactly which size and kit level to order.

Place your pre-order

Select your kit, size, and affected finger(s). Pre-order purchase holds your place in line.

We print and ship

Your splints are SLS printed in PA12 nylon, quality checked, and shipped within 5 business days of production start.

Follow the protocol

Each kit includes a wear schedule. Progress at your pace. Upgrade to the next stage when ready — founding members get 20% off refills.

Sizing guide

Finding your perfect fit

Size	Hand width	Finger length	Typical
XS	Under 75mm	Under 65mm	Women's petite
S	75–82mm	65–72mm	Women's standard
M	83–90mm	73–80mm	Men's small / Women's large
L	91–99mm	81–88mm	Men's standard
XL	100mm+	89mm+	Men's large

Measure your affected hand. Hand width = widest point across knuckles, thumb excluded. Finger length = base palm crease to fingertip.

How to measure

Two measurements, two minutes, at home

Place affected hand flat on paper, palm down. Fingers relaxed — don't force straight.

Measure hand width across widest point of knuckles in mm (exclude thumb).

Measure affected finger length in mm from base palm crease to fingertip.

Note which finger(s) are affected — little, ring, middle, or index.

Estimate your contracture angle — roughly how many degrees short of straight is your finger?

Not sure which kit level? Add your angle estimate in the order notes — we'll confirm before printing.

Download our measurement guide (PDF)

For complex presentations

Every hand is
different.
Custom exists.

If your contracture pattern or hand geometry falls outside our standard size range, our bespoke service delivers a splint precision-fitted to a 3D scan of your hand — designed by someone who genuinely understands this condition.

$549

Full custom single splint · video consult included · 2 revisions included

Enquire about Custom

Phone scan — no clinic visit

We post you a scan reference kit. Capture your hand with your phone. Our software builds the 3D model.

30-min video consultation

A session with Ryan to discuss your contracture, affected fingers, and therapeutic goals before design starts.

SLS nylon — won't delaminate

Printed in PA12 via industrial SLS. Isotropic strength. The same process that fixed the problem with my first prototype.

Two revisions included

If the fit isn't perfect, we reprint. No extra charge within 60 days of delivery.

FAQ

Things people usually ask

Do I need a prescription?

No. This is a Class I exempt orthopedic positioning device. No prescription required. We always recommend discussing new orthopedic interventions with your hand specialist or occupational therapist.

Which kit is right for me?

Match to your contracture angle: Starter for 0–20°, Core for 20–45°, Full Progressive for 45°+. Post-aponeurotomy or post-surgery? The Maintenance Pack is designed for you. Unsure? Include your angle estimate in the order notes and we'll confirm before printing.

What material are the splints?

PA12 nylon, printed via industrial Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). Isotropic strength in all directions — no layer delamination, which is the failure mode of desktop FDM-printed splints. The same material class used in professional orthotics.

What if the fit is wrong when it arrives?

Contact us within 30 days and we'll reprint the correct size at no charge. We'd rather get it right than lose your trust.

When will my kit ship?

We are currently in start up funding stage and we need to reach our funding target to begin tooling for production.

Will my insurance cover this?

Most standard plans don't reimburse OTC orthopedic splints directly — but HSA and FSA funds can typically be used. We provide itemised receipts for all orders. Check your specific plan.

How long do I wear it each day?

The general protocol is nightly wear of 6–8 hours while sleeping, with optional daytime use during sedentary activity. Each kit includes a detailed wear schedule tailored to its progression stage. Ultimately, you wear it when your schedule suits.

I've already had surgery — is there something for me?

Yes. The Maintenance and Recovery Pack is specifically designed for post-surgical and post-aponeurotomy patients. Recurrence is common and maintenance splinting is one of the most evidence-supported ways to delay it.

Do you ship internationally?

The founding batch ships free to US and Canada excluding Hawaii and Alaska. International orders are available on request — add a note in your order and we'll quote shipping separately before charging your balance.