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Upper Extremity Orthoses
Many different styles and types of upper extremity
orthoses are available. Some are simple in design and available custom fit to the client
while others are very involved and uniquely designed for specific uses. Below are
samples of common orthoses.
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Short Thumb Spica splint is custom fit
to the individual for interphalangeal (IP) or 1st metacarpal phalangeal joint conditions
and pathologies such as game keepers/skiers thumb, deQuervain's tenosynivitis.
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| Custom plastic wrist hand orthoses
(WHOs) are fabricated from a plaster cast of the clients hand/arm and may include the
thumb if involved. Carpal tunnel, post CVA, head injury carpal fractures are common
ailments fitted with this type of orthosis. |
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Finger Orthoses are custom made for
each client and can be used post surgically, for traumatic injuries and various
neurological or arthritic conditions. |
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Algonquin
Orthopaedics