Therapeutic uses of the Comfy Splints Finger Extender Hand Orthosis and Finger Rolls:
Graduated extension of the spastic clenched fingers and wrist (or can begin with extremely clenched hand utilizing no hand roll insert. With improved extensions of the fingers, graduated sized insert can be used)
Correct and controls radial and ulnar deviation
Controls wrist drop
Helps restrict arthritic deformity related to neuromuscular impairment
Positions the flaccid hand and wrist
Maintains skin integrity by absorbing moisture, allowing air circulation and preventing skin maceration on palmer face
Allows for increased hygiene care by allowing nail care and cleaning of palmer face
Maintenance of functional position of the wrist and hand
Hard hand roll insert provide constant pressure on palmar surface to help decrease flexion synergy
Advantages of the Comfy Finger Extender Orthosis:
The splints 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 by using two hand roll attachments
The handroll attachments are rigid to help decrease flexion synergy
The splint is soft with rounded padded edges to minimize self injury
The splint cover can be easily removed and 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 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 lightweight and durable
HCPCS CODE: L3807
Contra-Indications:
- Patient has circulatory problems
- Pressure areas or skin irritations appear
- Patient has persistent pain in the wrist, finger or hand
- 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,
Rehabmart is simply providing this information as a starting point
for possible billing code applicability. This information is based upon
anecdotal accounts of acceptable billing codes for diagnoses in which
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.
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