Ulnar Gutter Orthosis
Protects wrist on volar and dorsal surfaces.
Ulnar gutter orthosis. Ulnar gutter wrist splint controls ulnar deviation. Date first available. Solid product small 4 3 out of 5 stars 89. Ulnar gutter wrist splint small medium metacarpal splint boxer splint fits both hands easy to put on and take off stabilizing splint for metacarpal and hand injuries a u s.
An ulnar gutter splint can be used for various injuries and fractures in the hand and pinky and ring fingers as well as positioning and healing of rheumatoid arthritis or. If the fracture is severe and. An ulnar gutter splint extends from the proximal forearm to distal interphalangeal joints of fingers on the ulnar aspect of fingers wrist and forearm and is applied for various injuries of the ulnar aspect of the wrist and hand. These splints must be heated prior to molding.
This molded orthosis is designed to provide fit and support. Not made with natural rubber latex. Use as a static base for outriggers etc. The ulnar gutter portion of the hand based ulnar gutter brace allows the caregiver to achieve greater than 70 of flexion at the mcp joints of the 4th and 5th digits.
After an injury to the hands fingers or wrists immobilization by splinting or casting is necessary in order to allow the bones and tissues to heal properly. The following video demonstrates how to set an ulnar gutter splint. The hand based ulnar gutter brace is used to stabilize fractures to the 4th and or 5th metacarpals or phalanges.