The Comfy Splints Pediatric Goniometer Elbow Full Hand Combo Orthosis is indicated for patients with non-fixed contractures (contracted joints that can still be flexed or extended). Elbow joint contractures are classified as follows:
5-30 degrees = mild contracture
30-90 degrees = moderate contracture
90 degrees plus = severe contracture
Each Comfy Splints Pediatric Goniometer Elbow Full Hand Combo Orthosis comes with a terrycloth cover that absorbs moisture, preventing skin maceration. The cover's foam liner covers the entire orthosis frame, relieving pressure and preventing the frame from pinching skin. Sizes are color-coded; lavender for small, turquoise for medium, teal for large.
The Comfy Splints Pediatric Goniometer Elbow Full Hand Combo Orthosis can be used for:
Graduated extension of the elbow, 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 in elbow crease and on palmer surface
Allows for increased hygiene care by allowing skin and nail care and cleaning of palmer surface
Maintainance of functional position of the elbow, wrist, and hand
Control and decrease flexion synergy of involved upper extremity
Control unwanted motion of the elbow, wrist, and hand
Advantages of the Pediatric Comfy Goniometer Elbow-Hand Orthosis:
The splint is adjustable and re-adjustable to an individual patient without the use of heat or tools
The splint can be graded up to increase elbow extension
The splint is lightweight and durable
The splint has comes with a cover/s that can be laundered
The splint cover is made of durable terrycloth that absorbs moisture and prevents skin maceration
The splint cover is lined with soft foam and covers the whole frame of the splint so that any edges that touch the patient are padded to prevent pressure areas on the patient's body
The splint straps are foam lined for comfort and to prevent pressure areas
The splint straps close with velcro - but no velcro touches the patient's skin
The splint is soft with rounded padded edges to minimize self-injury
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COMFY GONIOMETER ELBOW HAND ORTHOSIS
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SIZE
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A
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B
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C
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Pediatric Large
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4 ½” to 6”
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4 ½”
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4 ½”
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Pediatric Medium
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3” to 5”
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3 ¾”
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3 ¾”
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Pediatric Small
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2” to 5”
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3 ¼”
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3 ¼”
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Contra Indications:
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Patient has circulatory problems
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Pressure areas or skin irritations appear
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Patient has persistent pain in the wrist, fingers or hand
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Patient has increased edema, redness or blisters
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