The Rhizomed is a thumb brace to provide orthopaedic support for the thumb saddle joint. It helps stabilize the thumb saddle joint and the basal thumb joint, with individual adjustment and a simple slip-on system.
Features & Benefits
- Light aluminum design enables individual adjustment as an option
- Fingers can move freely
- Easy handling thanks to open slip-on design
- Stabilization of the thumb saddle joint and basal thumb joint
- Reduction of movement-related pain due to immobilization of the thumb
- No pressure is exerted on the operative stitches due to the open design
- Contains rigid material
Indications
- Rupture of the ulnar lateral ligament
- Rhizarthritis
- Irritations of the basal thumb joint and thumb saddle joint (posttraumatic, nonsurgical, postoperative, e.g. gamekeeper’s thumb)
- Postoperative immobilization
Sizing
Size | Length |
X-Small | up to 8 cm |
Small | 8 – 10 cm |
Medium | 10 – 12 cm |
Large | over 12 cm |