Wrist Orthotic With Taper Adjusting Binding Strap

摘要

An adjustable wrist orthotic suitable for the treatment of wrist fractures and similar injuries. The orthotic includes a panel which encircles the hand, the wrist, and a portion of the forearm. An adjustment break is included to allow the adjustment of the circumference of the orthotic. The adjustment break is selectively closed and secured using a plurality of straps secured by VELCRO or other suitable fasteners. Each strap begins on one side of the adjustment break, then passes through a strap ring on the opposite side of the adjustment break, then loops back over itself. Each strap is secured by pressing the looped portion back on the strap itself. The VELCRO then engages to secure the strap in place. A 4-way elastic panel is included in the anchor point of a securing strap. This 4-way panel allows the strap to bend laterally in order to accommodate variations in forearm taper.

主权项

1. A wrist splint for stabilizing the anatomy of a patient's hand, wrist, and forearm, comprising:
a. a top panel having a hand end and a forearm end; b. a bottom panel having a hand end and a forearm end, said bottom panel being separated from said top panel by an adjustment break; c. at least one strap ring located on said top panel; d. at least one strap, having a first end and a second end; e. a 4-way elastic panel, having a first end and a second end, with said first end of said 4-way elastic panel being attached to said bottom panel at an anchor; and f. said first end of said at least one strap being attached to said second end of said 4-way elastic panel, so that when said second end of said at least one strap is passed through said at least one strap ring and pulled taut, said 4-way elastic panel stretches to form a suitable cant angle between said anchor and said at least one strap.