Elastic Wrist Brace

For sprains, strains and post-cast situations. Ideal for sports, work or home. Dual-tension elastic provides graduated support. Contoured, removable metal splint adds stability without restricting blood circulation or muscle tone. Easily adjustable hook-and-loop fasteners. S-M-L-XL

• For sprains, strains and post-cast situations. 
  
  
• Ideal for sports, work or home. 
  
  
• Dual-tension elastic provides graduated support. 
  
  
• Contoured, removable metal splint adds stability without restricting blood circulation or muscle tone.

Conditions

• Wrist Sprain/Strain; Ligament Injury; Other.

Wrist  Supports Benefit Options

• Dual-tension elastic provides graduated support.
• Swelling  reduction
• Retain proprioception (sensory perception of area)
• Retain strength
• Limits abnormal motion but allows appropriate & necessary motion.

Fitting Landmarks

• Forearm
• Elbow
• Wrist
• Upper arm

Measurement

• Snug Fit Measurement:  Devices are sized at a compressed fit.
  • Measuring loose vs. skin tight can result in incorrect measurement.
• Measurement taken as wrist circumference.
• Forearm measurement around the largest part of the muscle group.
• Can be dictated by support used.

Fitting

• Choose best device for injury.
• Style of support given to patient is usually based on occupation.
• Support length should be enough to control stresses at wrist for patient’s level of activity.
• If control of the thumb needs limiting, a brace with this function should be considered.
• Pre-shape removable Palmer Spoon as appropriate.
• Fitted with patient’s palm facing up (Supination).
• Open brace and fit from back side of the hand to palm side.
• Secure velcro tabs with appropriate tension starting at the finger end and finishing at the wrist end of the brace.
• The boney prominence on the wrist (Ulnar Styloid Process) can make it difficult to fit wrist supports because of pressure points.

Post Fitting

• Check fitting through function.
• Make sure brace has been fitted with appropriate strap tightness.
• Check to see if removable Palmer Spoon is fitted appropriately and is comfortable.
• Brace should not dig into or irritate boney prominence on the wrist (Ulnar Styloid Process).
• Fitted with palm facing up.
• Open brace and fit from back side of the hand to palm side.
• Secure velcro tabswith appropriate tension starting at the finger end and finishing at the wrist end of the brace.
• Decrease compression from elbow forearm towards fingers (elbow to fingers).
• Disengaging Velcro and securing tabs prior and after wearing will help with future fittings.