The RHIZOSPLINT provides targeted immobilization of both metacarpo-phalangeal and carpo-metacarpal articulations. This specialized orthotic device ensures proper joint stabilization while facilitating optimal healing conditions for the thumb complex.
INDICATIONS
- Arthritis / arthrosis of the metacarpo-phalangeal joint, carpo-metacarpal joint
- Conservative / post-operative thumb and finger
- Ligament instability in the area of the thumb
- Previous fracture in the area of the metacarpo-phalangeal joint, 1st metacarpal, carpo-metacarpal joint
- Rhizarthrosis
- Tendon inflammation in the area of the thumb
EFFECTIVENESS / TECHNOLOGY
- Counteraction of subluxation
- Free mobility of the radial wrist
- Immobilisation of arthrotic and unstable carpo-metacarpal joint
- Immobilisation of hypermobile metacarpo-phalangeal joints
- Sweat-absorbing padding inlay
- Thermally mouldable material