Therapeutic uses of the Comfy Cuddler Deviation Hand Orthosis:
*Graduated extension of the spastic clenched fingers and wrist
*Corrects and controls radial or ulnar deviation
*Controls wrist drop
*Helps restrict arthritic changes and deformity related to neuromascular impairment
*Positions the flaccid hand and wrist
*Maintains skin integrity by absorbing moisture, allowing air circulation and preventing skin maceration on palmer surface
*Allows for increased hygiene care by allowing nail care and cleaning of palmer surface
*Maintainance of functional position of the wrist and hand
Advantages of the Comfy Cuddler Deviation Hand Orthosis:
*The splint is adjustable and re-adjustable to individual patient without the use of heat or tools
*The splint can be graduated up to increase finger and wrist extension
*The splint is lightweight and durable
*The splint comes with one or two covers 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 that covers the whole frame of the splint so that any edges that touch the patient are padded to prevent pressure areas on patients body
*The splint straps are foam lined for comfort and to prevent pressure areas
*The splint straps closes with velcro - but no velcro touches the patient's skin
*The splint is soft with rounded padded edges to minimize self injury
HCPCS CODE: L3807
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UNIQUE SWIVEL DESIGN
Unique, below the wrist, swivel that allows for lateral and medial positions to accommodate for ulnar and redial deviation
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COMFY™ CUDDLER DEVIATION HAND
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Size
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Wrist to the Tip of Middle Finger
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Total Length
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Adult
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7” to 8”
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15
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Contra-Indications:
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Patient has circulatory problems
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Pressure areas or skin irritations appear
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Patient has persistent pain in the wrist, fingers and hand
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Patient has increased edema, redness or blisters
HCPCS CODES: It is solely the care provider's responsibility to determine
if a given diagnosis properly corresponds to a given billing code,
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for possible billing code applicability. This information is based upon
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the identified product has been used in the past. Rehabmart does not
participate in the billing process and it is solely the caregivers responsibility
to determine if the billing code actually applies to the treatment provided.