Swan neck deformity affects your fingers. It can cause pain, ... Splints may include your entire finger or your joint specifically, such as with a ring splint.

Silver ring splints may improve manual dexterity in some patients with rheumatoid arthritis. (Zijlstra TR et al. Silver ring splints improve dexterity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. 2004 ...

Like boutonniere deformities, swan neck deformities are often caused by rheumatoid arthritis. Nonsurgical treatment Mild cases of boutonniere deformity usually don’t require surgery.

Swan neck deformity. ... So you could, for example, wiggle your pinkie by moving your ring finger. ... After the operation, your medical team may give you a splint to wear.