A wrist splint is formed from two rods, preferably parallel and substantially straight, with straps or bands at one end to secure the rods to the wrist and forearm area of the user such that the rods extend over the back (dorsal) side of the wrist and hand. The ends of the rods opposite the straps or bands are bent back along the lengths of the rods and are spaced apart to pass between the middle finger and the adjacent fingers of the wearer with one on each side of the middle finger, and to continue toward the mid-palm. The splint maintains the wrist in a flat, extended position without any fabric covering, or in contact with, the hand of the wearer, and with no restriction on the movement of the thumb or of any of the fingers.