Therapeutic uses of the Comfy Splints Deviation Hand Orthosis:
Graduated extension of the spastic clenched fingers and wrist
Corrects and controls radial or ulnar deviation
Controls wrist drop
Helps restrict arthritic changes and deformity related to neuromuscular impairment
Positions the flaccid hand and wrist
Maintains skin integrity by absorbing moisture, allowing air circulation and preventing skin maceration on palmer surface
Allows for increased hygiene care by allowing nail care and cleaning of palmer surface
Optional Finger Separator attachment (FS-1) helps improve hygiene and prevent skin breakdown at joints between fingers
Maintainance of functional position of the wrist and hand
Advantages of the Comfy Splints Deviation Hand Orthosis:
Adjustable and re-adjustable to the individual patient without the use of heat or tools
Can be graduated up to increase finger and wrist extension
Lightweight and durable
Comes with one or two covers that can be laundered
Cover is made of durable terrycloth that absorbs moisture and prevents skin maceration
Cover is lined with soft foam that covers the whole frame of the splint so that any edges that touch the patient are padded to prevent pressure areas
Straps are foam lined for comfort and to prevent pressure areas
Straps close with velcro - but no velcro touches the patient's skin
Soft with rounded padded edges to minimize self-injury
HCPCS CODE: L3807
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Contra-Indications:
- Patient has circulatory problems
- Pressure areas or skin irritations appear
- Patient has persistent pain in the wrist, fingers and hand
- Patient has increased edema, redness or blisters
HCPCS CODES: It is solely the care provider's responsibility to determine
if a given diagnosis properly corresponds to a given billing code,
Rehabmart is simply providing this information as a starting point
for possible billing code applicability. This information is based upon
anecdotal accounts of acceptable billing codes for diagnoses in which
the identified product has been used in the past. Rehabmart does not
participate in the billing process and it is solely the caregivers responsibility
to determine if the billing code actually applies to the treatment provided.
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