# Flexible Finger Splints The Bend is Engineered from Polymer for a Pliable Wearable Design By M | Published 2016-05-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-splints References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/05/13/when-design-met-modern-medicine/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/lorenlim) Lim Loren has put together a series of revolutionary finger splints called the Bend in partnership with the Division of Industrial Design that allows consumers to wear a much more flexible and pliable cast while their bones heal. The cast is engineered from polymer to provide a breathable, durable as well as flexible design that helps injuries heal faster. When bones break or muscles are injured, casts and sprains are often a necessity in keeping the injury in place while it heals. The Bend offers a much more breathable and fluid cast that is made using polymer. The cast looks like a spring that encases the finger using a piece of thread to keep the finger in place. The flexible design allows the ligament to still move, while it heals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Breathable Casts:** The development of polymer-based casts that offer breathability and flexibility is disrupting the traditional plaster casts market. - **Pliable Wearable Design:** The innovative use of polymer in creating pliable finger splints is opening up opportunities for wearable medical devices with improved comfort and functionality. - **Accelerated Healing:** The Bend's flexible and breathable design is contributing to faster healing times for bone fractures and muscle injuries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Medical Technology:** The medical technology industry can explore the use of polymer materials to develop more flexible and breathable casts for various orthopedic applications. - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry could leverage the concept of pliable designs to create more comfortable and user-friendly medical devices. - **Rehabilitation Services:** Providers of rehabilitation services can enhance patient outcomes by incorporating the use of flexible finger splints and casts into their treatment plans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lattice Orthopaedic Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast21-1.md) - [Recycled Material Medical Casts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axo-cast.md) - [App-Customized Arm Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcustomized-arm-braces-the-brace-elbow-brace-by-nils-sorger-is-3d-printed.md) - [Massaging Hand Healthcare Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitdema-glove.md) - [Bird-Aiding Biodegradable Splints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdaid.md) - [Playful Physiotherapy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrist-rehabilitation-device.md) - [Connected Kids Recovery Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cknee-brace.md) - [Ultra-Flexible Hip Implant Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superelastic-alloy.md) - [Sustainable Sports Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-brace.md)