Features of Comfy Elbow-Hand Orthosis
Therapeutic Uses:
- Graduated extension of the elbow, spastic clenched fingers, and wrist
- Corrects and controls radial or ulnar deviation
- Controls wrist-drop Helps restrict arthritic changes and deformity related to neuromuscular impairment
- Positions of the flaccid hand and wrist
- Maintains skin integrity by absorbing moisture, allowing air circulation, and preventing skin maceration in elbow crease and on palmer surface
- Allows for increased hygiene care by allowing the skin and nail care and cleaning of palmer surface
- Maintainance of the functional position of the elbow, wrist, and hand
- Control and decrease flexion synergy of involved upper extremity
- Control the unwanted motion of the elbow, wrist, and hand
Advantages:
- The splint is adjustable and re-adjustable to individual patients without the use of heat or tools
- The splint can be graded up to increase elbow extension
- The splint comes with a cover/s that can be laundered
- The splint cover is made of durable terrycloth that absorbs moisture and prevents skin maceration
- The splint cover is lined with soft foam and covers the whole frame of the splint so that any edges that touch the patient are padded to prevent pressure areas on the patient’s body
- The splint straps are foam lined for comfort and to prevent pressure areas
- The splint straps close with velcro but no velcro touches the patient’s skin
- The splint is soft with rounded padded edges to minimize self-injury
Comfy Elbow-Hand Orthosis Contra Indications
- Patient has circulatory problems
- Pressure areas or skin irritations appear
- Patient has persistent pain in the wrist, fingers, or hand
- Patient has increased edema, redness, or blisters
What to Buy With Comfy Elbow-Hand Combo Orthosis
- Hely & Weber Shoulder Houlder II Sling
