Therapeutic uses of the Comfy Splints Pediatric Hand Wrist 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 neuromascular 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 prvent skin breakdown at joints between fingers
Maintainance of functional position of the wrist and hand
Advantages of the Comfy Splints Pediatric Hand Wrist Orthosis:
The splint is adjustable and re-adjustable to individual patient without the use of heat or tools
The splint can be graduated up to increase finger and wrist extension
The splint is lightweight and durable
The splint comes with one or two covers 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 that covers the whole frame of the splint so that any edges that touch the patient are padded to prevent pressure areas on patients body
The splint straps are foam lined for comfort and to prevent pressure areas
The splint straps closes with velcro - but no velcro touches the patient's skin
The splint is soft with rounded padded edges to minimize self injury
Pediatric small models are lavender, medium models are turquoise, and large models are teal.
HCPCS CODE: L3807
COMFY HAND-WRIST-FINGER ORTHOSIS
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Size
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Wrist to the Tip of Middle Finger
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Total Length
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Pediatric Large
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4.5” to 6”
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9 ½”
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Pediatric Medium
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3” to 4.5”
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8”
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Pediatric Small
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2 ½” to 3 ½”
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7”
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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 and hand
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Patient has increased edema, redness or blisters