Velpeau Rhizocast Classic
Orthosis for immobilisation of the wrist and thumb
Velpeau Rhizocast Classic est une orthèse du poignet et du pouce pour l'immobilisation dans deux directions de mouvement. Elle permet l'immobilisation de l'articulation du pouce et de l'articulation basale du pouce
Product benefits
Proven functional principle
- Reduces stresses to carpal bone, joint capsule and ligaments
- radial stabilising stays
- lateral stabilising stays
- palmar stabilising stay
Easy to use
- easy to adjust thanks to three separately adjustable straps at the wrist and one strap at the thumb
- individually adjustable fastener at the thumb enables adaption of the product to the thumb size
- Stays are anatomically preshaped
High wearing comfort
- made from a soft, comfortable base material
- the thumb area of the orthosis is designed to be soft and comfortable
- breathable material
Product composition
polyamide, polyester, polyurethane, cotton, polyacetal, aluminiumVersions
different versions for right and left
colour: black/green
Ordering information
Velpeau Rhizocast Classic
| Size | Wrist circumference (cm) | REF | SC/TC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version for the right side | |||
| 1 | 13.5 - 17.5 | 190050 | 1/30 |
| 1 | 13.5 - 17.5 | 190052 | 1/30 |
| 3 | 19.5 - 25 | 190054 | 1/30 |
| Version for the left side | |||
| 1 | 16.5 - 20.5 | 190051 | 1/30 |
| 2 | 16.5 - 20.5 | 190053 | 1/30 |
| 3 | 19.5 - 25 | 190055 | 1/30 |
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Fields of application
- immobilisation in cases of posttraumatic, postoperative conditions in the wrist area and the metacarpophalangeal joint and/or the carpometacarpal (saddle or basal) joint of the thumb and in the case of ulnar ligament injury (skier’s thumb)
- immobilisation in the case of degenerative changes in articulatio metacarpophalangealis I (thumb basal joint) and/or articulatio carpometacarpalis pollicis (thumb saddle joint) (scaphotrapezio-trapezoid arthritis, rhizarthritis)
- immobilisation in the case of inflammation of the tendons of the hand (tendovaginitis)
- Immobilisation in the case of initial carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
Properties
Proven functional principle
- Reduces stresses to carpal bone, joint capsule and ligaments
- radial stabilising stays
- lateral stabilising stays
- palmar stabilising stay
Easy to use
- easy to adjust thanks to three separately adjustable straps at the wrist and one strap at the thumb
- individually adjustable fastener at the thumb enables adaption of the product to the thumb size
- Stays are anatomically preshaped
High wearing comfort
- made from a soft, comfortable base material
- the thumb area of the orthosis is designed to be soft and comfortable
- breathable material
To note
- Washable at 30°C, do not iron, do not tumble dry, do not bleach, do not dry clean