Several pathologies require immobilization of the wrist and thumb joints in a wrist hand finger orthosis known as the long thumb opponens or thumb spica orthosis.
Hand based radial gutter splint pattern.
The hand based radial gutter brace is used to stabilize fractures to the 2nd and or 3rd metacarpals or phalanges.
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This molded orthosis is designed to provide fit and support.
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Stretch shortened soft tissue ligament tendon or scar tissue to reduce stiffness or tightness.
The radial gutter portion of the hand based radial gutter brace allows the caregiver to achieve greater than 70 of flexion at the mcp joints of the 2nd and 3rd digits.
Orthosis also called splint is a device which is commonly used in the treatment for hand injuries.
Ulnar gutter splints are made from a hard material that forms to the outer part pinky side of the arm wrist hand and fingers.
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The long opponens thumb spica orthosis.
Guide normal movement pattern to maximize hand function.
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This splint is the equivalent of the ulnar gutter splint except that is placed along the radial aspect of the wrist and sandwiches the 2nd and 3rd fingers.
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For an average sized adult a radial gutter splint should be eight to 10 layers thick.
It makes gripping things with your hand difficult.
Hand based radial gutter splinting.
Hand therapists utilize thermoplastic splints to.
Immobilize align or protect the affected joints to promote proper healing.
This splint however unnecessarily immobilizes the 4th and 5th fingers.
Arthritis of the wrist and thumb both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.