The Pediatric Opposition Thumb Hand Orthosis's terrycloth cover wicks away moisture, preventing skin maceration, and cushions the frame, relieving pressure and preventing damage to the wearer's skin.
The Pediatric Opposition Thumb Hand Orthosis is recommended for the following therapeutic uses:
* Graduated extension of the spastic clenched fingers, thumb and wrist
* Correct and controls radial and ulnar deviation
* Controls wrist drop
* Helps restrict arthritic 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 face
* Allows for increased hygiene care by allowing nail care and cleaning of palmer face
* Maintenance of functional position of the wrist and hand
Hard hand roll insert provide constant pressure on palmar surface to help decrease flexion synergy
Features of the Pediatric Opposition Thumb Hand Orthosis:
* The splints is adjustable and re-adjustable to individual patient without the use of heat or tools
* The splint is soft with rounded padded edges to minimize self injury
* The splint cover can be easily removed and 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 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 lightweight and durable
HCPCS CODE: L3807
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COMFY™ OPPOSITION THUMB HAND
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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:
- Patient has circulatory problems
- Pressure areas or skin irritations appear
- Patient has persistent pain in the wrist, finger or 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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