What is Hand Orthosis? What are the types?

TYPES OF HAND ORTHESIS

Orthotics; Orthopedic devices are devices that are worn externally to the body, such as an orthopedic device, vehicle or splint, used to improve the function of movable body parts, support or correct weak muscles or joints. What is expected from the orthosis is to protect the damaged tissues, facilitate movements, support healing and reduce pain.

Orthoses are named according to the body parts they are used in. Such as hand orthoses, knee orthoses, neck braces etc. Some orthoses are ready-made and can be purchased in suitable sizes. Sometimes, it should be produced by the orthotic technician, according to the physician's prescription.

They are orthoses prepared to control pain, correct movement and increase function in problems in the arms and joints. Fractures, nerve damage, ligament and tendon injuries, burns, frostbite, pain, limitation of movement and deformity in the musculoskeletal system caused by diseases or trauma in this region are treated with the orthosis.

Finger Orthosis

Static finger splints restrict movement and provide comfort to the patient with their ergonomic supports.

Where it is used:

• Tendinitis
• Mild to moderate strain and sprain
• Post-injury pain and swelling
• Broken dislocations
• Tendon ruptures/cuts/tears
• Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis
• Post-operative support

Mallet finger splint

It is used in hammer toe deformity due to extensor tendon injury/rupture. The middle joint (PIP) is free, while the end joint (DIP) is fixed.

Baseball finger splint

It is used to keep the finger in extension in case of extensor tendon injury/rupture.

Toad finger splint

It is used to hold the finger in the desired position.

Oval 8 finger splint

It is used to support the needed joint, to keep the finger in the desired position.

Finger bands

It is used to fix the finger.

Dynamic finger splints

It provides full range of motion of the joints by assisting the extension (opening) or flexion (bending) movements.