Orthoses are external orthopedic devices designed to correct, stabilize and compensate for disorders of the musculoskeletal system, as well as provide protection and relief for joints.
A hingeless wrist / hand orthosis is needed for fixing the arm or hand.
It can be made of plastic, but only for patients over four years of age.
The wrist joint is one of the most important joints in the musculoskeletal system (and, unfortunately, one of the most vulnerable and often injured parts of the body). This joint is responsible for bending the hand, easily rotating it, holding things, but its fragility most often leads to injuries and damage. In this case, the best way to avoid complications and also promote fast recovery is to use a hand orthosis, which allows you to fix the joint in the correct position, avoiding heavy loads.
Materials:
Top: soft cast
Lining: cotton stocking
Fixation on the hand: with Velcro
Color: white or blue
Owing to special elastic fabrics and a convenient fastener system, the hand orthosis fits tightly to the joint, facilitating correct and reliable fixation. The main advantages of a wrist orthosis are:
