A digit immobilizing splint is provided. The splint includes a first support portion operable in use to abut and support an underneath face of a digit on a first side of a joint of the digit, a second support portion operable in use to abut and support the underneath face of the digit on a second side of the joint, first and second fixing portions operable in use to respectively abut opposing side faces of the digit. The first and second fixing portions each extend between the first support portion and the second support portion. The first and second fixing portions are operable to be moved between a first, open, position wherein the first and second fixing portions do not abut the digit when the first and second support portions are abutting the digit, and a second, closed, position wherein the first and second fixing portions abut opposing sides of the digit such as to immobilize the digit and hold the splint in position around the digit.
