10" Wrist / Forearm Splint Universal

Comfortable and secure wrist and forearm immobilization with universal fit. Features a shaped palmar spoon and lateral stays. Dual hook-and-loop straps allow for custom fitting. Ambidextrous.

• Comfortable and secure wrist and forearm immobilization. 
  
  
• Features a shaped palmar spoon and lateral stays. 
  
  
• Dual hook-and-loop straps allow for custom fitting. 
  
  
• Ambidextrous and universal sizing.

Conditions

• Carpal Tunnel; Dequervain’s Tendonitis; Ligament Injuries; Trauma; Other.

Wrist  Supports Benefit Options

• Immobilization through dual rigid spoons that secure position from the top side and bottom side of the wrist.
• 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.
• Pre-shape removable top and bottom spoons 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 to desired size 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.
• This brace is ambidextrous.  Mark devices “Left” / “Right” as they will tend to form to wrist they shape.

Post Fitting

• Check fitting through function.
• Make sure brace has been fitted with appropriate strap tightness.
• Make sure dual spoons are shaped and fitted accordingly.
• 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 tabs to desired size 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.