Hi, it really depends on where you are, and how the health care system works in your country. Ideally, you can find a hand therapist somewhere close to you who can custom-make a thermoplastic splint for you. If not, you may need to come up with a makeshift alternative. I have seen patients do this using bits of reticulation pipe, pop-sticks from icecreams, small strips of aluminium, or many other things. The principle of treatment is the same - keep the end joint straight FULL TIME for 6-8 weeks. Good luck!!

Hi Raymond; here in Australia the thermoplastic sheets can be purchased from medical supply companies - but this might be quite different if you are in some other part of the world. The plastic I use most often is made by Orfit, so another option would be to see if Orfit have a distributor anywhere near you? I buy it in 60cm x 45cm sheets, which is a bit of overkill for a single mallet finger splint! Maybe someone could send you a sample piece? 10cm x 6cm would be enough for almost any finger. I use Orfit Colors 2.0mm microperforated. All the best getting a splint made for your finger!