摘要 |
<p>An advanced multi-dimensional Wrist/Hand Orthosis (WHO) (100, 200, 300, 600, 620, 800, 850, 900, 930, 960, 1110, 1120, 1130, 1140, 1200) is disclosed. It is intended to decrease pain symptoms associated with various wrist injuries/surgery in order to improve wrist joint function by using a single device that provides recovery, rehabilitation, and return to action. The Wrist/Hand Orthosis (WHO) (100, 200, 300, 600, 620, 800, 850, 900, 930, 960, 1110, 1120, 1130, 1140, 1200) is achieved by using a Peltier heating and cooling technology, and which comprises an articulating hinge system (410, 420, 430, 440, 450) configured to enable change and control of range of motion and optionally an immobilization mechanism (1002, 1100, 1150) using a detachable wrist immobilizer and thumb spica. The three key features mentioned above function in complete or selective combination in a single device, providing a multi-dimensional aspect to the Wrist/Hand Orthosis (WHO) (100, 200, 300, 600, 620, 800, 850, 900, 930, 960, 1110, 1120, 1130, 1140, 1200) based on the current stage of the user's rehabilitation process, thereby enabling the user to a speedy and efficient recovery.</p> |