Thumb-, Hand- and Forearm Orthosis

Intended use

• the thumb-, hand- and forearm orthosis enables the support and immobilisation of the thumb joint and wrist with full mobility of the fingers
• the thermoplastic material as well as the attached hook- and loop fasteners allow individual customisation of the orthosis
• the orthosis is used at work or at home because of its functional structure and the dirt-resitant and water-resitant material
• equipment like fabric lining item-no. 193P0 separately available

Indication

• strains and distorsions of wrist and thumb joints
• post-surgical immobilisation after fracture care
• functional support for radial nerve palsy
• rheumatoid arthritis
• immobilisation

Contraindication

• material interactions/allergies
• do not wear directly on injured, irritated or damaged skin
• circulatory disorders, venous or lymphatic return disorders, lymph oedema
• sensibility disorders
• instable fractures of the wrist or forearm