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Orthopedic Brace

An orthopedic brace is a medical device designed to support, stabilize, and protect injured or weak joints, muscles, or bones. These braces help control movement, reduce strain, and allow for proper healing by limiting motion or providing extra support to the affected area. Depending on the injury or condition, braces can be used for various body parts, such as the knee, ankle, wrist, shoulder, or spine.

Here are the key functions of an orthopedic brace:

  1. Immobilization: For injuries like fractures or sprains, a brace may restrict movement to prevent further damage while the injury heals.
  2. Support: Braces provide external support to areas weakened by injury, surgery, or chronic conditions, like arthritis, to help alleviate pain and promote stability.
  3. Compression: Many braces offer compression, which helps reduce swelling and inflammation in soft tissues around the injury.
  4. Pain Relief: By reducing pressure on the injured or weakened area and restricting movement, braces can help alleviate pain and discomfort.
  5. Rehabilitation: After surgery or during recovery from injury, braces assist in rehabilitation by guiding the healing process and helping users regain strength and mobility while avoiding re-injury.

Orthopedic braces are often recommended by healthcare professionals for short-term or long-term use, depending on the patient’s condition. They are commonly used in sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, and to manage chronic conditions like arthritis or scoliosis.

Wrist Brace With Thumb Spica - Universal

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Carpal tunnel syndrome, sprains, strains, tendonitis, wrist immobilization and post cast healing.
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Brand: Advanced Orthopaedics

A Wrist Brace with Thumb Spica is an orthopedic device designed to immobilize and support both the wrist and thumb, typically used for conditions that affect these areas. This type of brace is frequently recommended for conditions like thumb sprains, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, and after certain thumb or wrist surgeries. The brace's main purpose is to limit movement in the thumb and wrist, allowing injured or inflamed tissues to heal while reducing pain and discomfort.

SUGGESTED HCPC: L3807 and L3809

ORDER NUMBER: 170-R, 180-L

SIZE: Universal, Left & Right

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Constructed of durable, lightweight material
• Universal sizing
• Adjustable dorsal stay
• Removable and malleable aluminum, palmer stay for correct fitting

Categories: Wrist & Elbow
Manufacturer: Advanced Orthopaedics

INDICATIONS:
Wrist immobilization, De Quervain's Syndrome, wrist and thumb sprains and strains.

SUGGESTED HCPC: L3807 and L3809

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