The hand based radial gutter brace is used to stabilize fractures to the 2nd and or 3rd metacarpals or phalanges.
Hand based radial gutter splint.
This molded orthosis is designed to provide fit and support.
Radial gutter splint cut out a 3 or 4 inch splint material to the length necessary to immobilize the wrist and mcp joint.
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Full product weight is only about 3 ounces.
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.
The dynamic low profile design results in a functional cosmetically pleasing splint that positions the hand open and ready to use for activities of daily living.
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Radial gutter splints are used for fractures and severe sprains to the second and third metacarpals and phalanges pointer and middle fingers.
This splint gets its name because these fingers are.
Forearm based radial nerve splint provides digit and thumb mp extension and forearm and wrist support associated with digit hand and wrist weakness paralysis secondary to radial nerve palsy.
Hand based splint provides digit and thumb mp extension associated with digit and hand weakness paralysis secondary to radial nerve palsy.
Insert a dry gauze or cotton material between the 2nd and 3rd fingers.
Fold the splint.
Bisect the splint longitudinally from the fingertips to the wrist.
The dynamic low profile design results in a functional cosmetically pleasing splint that positions the hand open and ready to use for activities of daily living.