Comfy Splints Pediatric Elbow Hand Thumb Combo Orthosis

The Comfy Splints Pediatric Elbow Hand Thumb Combo Orthosis comes with at least one durable, washable terrycloth cover. The cover absorbs moisture, preventing skin maceration, and the padded foam liner relieves pressure and prevents the frame from pinching the skin.

The Comfy Splints Pediatric Elbow Hand Thumb Combo Orthosis has the following uses:

Graduated extension of the elbow, spastic clenched fingers, and wrist
Corrects and controls radial or ulnar deviation
Controls wrist-drop
Helps restrict arthritic changes and deformity related to neuromuscular impairment
Positions the flaccid hand and wrist
Maintains skin integrity by absorbing moisture, allowing air circulation and preventing skin maceration in elbow crease and on palmer surface
Allows for increased hygiene care by allowing skin and nail care and cleaning of palmer surface
Maintainance of functional position of the elbow, wrist, and hand
Control and decrease flexion synergy of involved upper extremity
Control unwanted motion of the elbow, wrist, and hand

Advantages of the Comfy Splints Pediatric Elbow Hand Thumb Combo Orthosis:

The splint is adjustable and re-adjustable to the individual patient without the use of heat or tools
The splint can be graded up to increase elbow extension
The splint is lightweight and durable
The splint has comes with a cover/s that can be laundered
The splint cover is made of durable terrycloth that absorbs moisture and prevents skin maceration
The splint cover is lined with soft foam and covers the whole frame of the splint so that any edges that touch the patient are padded to prevent pressure areas on a patient's body
The splint straps are foam lined for comfort and to prevent pressure areas
The splint straps close with velcro - but no velcro touches the patient's skin
The splint is soft with rounded padded edges to minimize self-injury