Cellacare® Rhizo Classic
Orthosis for immobilisation of the thumb
Cellacare Rhizo Classic is an orthosis for the thumb. A stabilisation element encircles the thumb laterally, immobilising the thumb carpometacarpal and the metacarpophalangeal joints.
Product benefits
Proven functional principle
- immobilisation of the carpometacarpal and the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb
- free finger movement
- the stabilising element can be adjusted individually by a specialist if necessary.
Easy to use
- easy application thanks to two fastener at the thumb and wrist
- extended shape of the hook-and-loop fastener prevents the strap from slipping though the buckle – this makes it easier to put on the product
- individually adjustable fastener at the thumb enables adaption of the product to the thumb size
High wearing comfort
- thin and not bulky
- made from a soft, comfortable base material
- breathable material
Product composition
polyamide, polyester, polyurethane, cotton, polyacetal, aluminiumVersions
can be worn on the right or left side
colour: black/green
Fields of application
- immobilisation in the case of posttraumatic and postoperative conditions in articulatio metacarpophalangealis I (thumb basal joint) and/or articulatio carpometacarpalis pollicis (thumb saddle joint)
- immobilisation in the case of an ulnar ligament injury (skier’s thumb)
- immobilisation in the case of chronic instability of the joints of the 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)
Properties
Proven functional principle
- immobilisation of the carpometacarpal and the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb
- free finger movement
- The stabilising element can be adjusted individually by a specialist if necessary.
Easy to use
- easy application thanks to two fastener at the thumb and wrist
- extended shape of the hook-and-loop fastener prevents the strap from slipping though the buckle – this eases the product application
- individually adjustable fastener at the thumb enables adaption of the product to the thumb size
High wearing comfort
- thin and not bulky
- made from a soft, comfortable base material
- breathable material
To note
- washable at 30°C, do not iron, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, do not dry clean