Elbow-Hand Orthosis, Custom-Molded
Purpose of the Device
- Provides protection against medial/lateral forces on the elbow
- Immobilizes the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand joints to promote tissue healing
- Corrects deformities
- Increases or restricts ROM
- Strengthens muscles
- Reduces pain
- Reduces tone
Indications
- Olecranon fracture
- Postoperative arthroplasty
- Congenital disorders
- Medial/lateral epicondylitis
- Elbow contractions
- Repetitive stress disorder
- Degenerative conditions
- Postoperative tendon, artery, nerve repair
- Burns
- Trauma
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
Common Additions
- Figure-9 strap
- Wrist driver flexor hinge for hand
- ROM hinge at elbow
- Tenodesis hand splint