Our Certified Orthotists assess for and design specialized orthoses (braces and splints) for all body parts. The designs are made specifically for each individual with consideration of many factors including medical requirements, lifestyle and use. The custom made orthoses are made to fit and function for the individual.
Some examples are shown below (click on the body part to see):
In general, for Upper Extremity Orthoses the name of the device describes the body segment that it supports, see below:
WHO - Wrist Hand Orthosis This device can be used for various pathologies, including, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rheumatoid & Osteoarthritis of the wrist and ligament instabilities of the wrist. The WHO is made of either leather or plastic with Velcro straps for attachment.
WHO + Thumbor long opponens, is similar to the WHO but has the addition of a thumb spica to immobilize the thumb or first CMCJ and MCPJ. The long opponens splint is often prescribed for DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis, or for Osteoarthritis of the wrist and thumb.
HO - Hand Orthosisor short opponens, is a short thumb spica that does not extend beyond the wrist. This support is ideal for immobilizing the thumb in cases of Osteoarthritis of the first CMCJ, or MCPJ.
WHFO - Wrist Hand Finger Orthosisor resting splint is a plastic design used most often with contracture of the fingers and wrist after a stroke or with Cerebral Palsy.
EO - Elbow Orthosis:There are a variety of elbow orthoses that are used for many different reasons. A hinged design can be used for medial-lateral stability or to limit or increase Range of Motion of the elbow joint. Off-the-shelf elbow supports such as counterforce straps can be used for Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow. Soft elbow sleeves or pads can be used for protection of a sensitive elbow.
Shoulder Orthosis:Different slings or immobilizers can be used for rotator cuff tears or post-surgery, or with shoulder subluxations and dislocations.
