Any human activity is difficult to imagine without the use of hands, accurate movements of fingers and hands. Therefore, when traumatizing these anatomical structures, the fastest recovery is required, in which an orthosis for the wrist joint is necessarily used. Such orthopedic devices help not only in the treatment of hand injuries and rehabilitation after surgical interventions, but also are used for preventive purposes, since they can prevent overloading of hands and fingers.
Hard stabilizing orthosis for wrist joint
The presented type of supports is, in fact, a tire that almost completely immobilizes the injured limb area, excluding the movements of the hand and fingers. This lock is made of airtight, soft hypoallergenic material on a solid plastic frame or using wide metal plates (on the sides of the product and on the palmar surface). To securely fasten the accessory, elastic straps are added to it, additionally providing regulation of the degree of pressure on the skin.
The orthosis in question is to be worn after the fracture, damage to the tendons or ligaments. Also indications for its use are such problems:
- early period after surgery on the fingers and hands;
- late stages of rheumatoid arthritis;
- severe degrees of deforming arthrosis ;
- paresis, paralysis on the background of hemorrhages in the brain;
- severe muscle damage.
Semi-rigid and soft orthosis for the wrist joint
This form of bandage only partially limits the mobility of the limb, supporting its activity at a normal physiological level.
Semi-rigid calipers are made of elastic soft material with sewn flexible metal or plastic plates. They are usually located on the palm side to create the necessary density of the device.
The described variety of orthoses is used in the following cases:
- the need for a moderate fixation of the wrist joint after removal of the plaster bandage;
- bruises of moderate severity;
- professional and household sprains and ligament ruptures;
- recovery from surgery;
- pain syndrome against a background of various hand injuries;
- chronic degenerative-dystrophic joint disease.
Such a fixer significantly shortens the rehabilitation period and helps correct and gradual restoration of limb mobility.
Soft bandages are similar to semi-rigid calipers, but they are manufactured without flexible tabs and plates. This type of orthoses does not completely limit the mobility of the joint, it performs other functions:
- prevention of maximum extension and flexion of the anatomical structures of the hand;
- massage and warming of the hand and wrist;
- cupping of inflammatory processes;
- removal of pain and swelling;
- improvement of blood circulation in the limb;
- stabilization of the joint;
- prevention of sports injuries, domestic and professional injuries.
How to properly wear an orthosis for the wrist joint?
The examined orthopedic accessories have an anatomical shape, repeating the lines of the hand, so with their putting on the brush problems should arise. The only thing to watch for is that the plastic or metal inserts (if any) are located on the palm side of the hand.
The force of the pressure of the support on the limb is determined independently, in the lock it should be convenient.