Intended Purpose; Application Areas - medi Rhizomed Instrucciones De Uso

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Rhizomed

Intended purpose

Rhizomed is a thumb brace. The product is exclusively to be
used for the orthotic fitting of the thumb joint and only on
unbroken skin or if any wounds have been properly
covered.

Application areas

• CMC joint collateral ligament injuries (ski thumb)
• MCP and CMC joint irritations (e.g. rhizarthritis)
• Thumb joint capsule and/or collateral ligament injuries
• Post-operative thumb immobilisation
Contraindications
None known at present.
Advice for the orthopaedic technician
Please ensure when fitting the brace that the hand/thumb
position is at an angle of 45° (see diagram).
How to apply the brace
• Open all hook and loop fasteners and slip the orthosis
onto your hand (a).
• First close the hook and loop fastener at the thumb (b),
then the pressure point on the palm(c), and finally tighten
the wrist strap and secure (d). If the strap is too long, the
fastener may be removed and the strap trimmed with a
pair of scissors.
• Please note: do not fasten the hook and loop at the thumb
too tightly. If you experience pressure pains loosen the
fastener. Consult your orthopaedic technician or doctor
should pain continue.
• If you feel pressure pains on the back of your hand please
attach the enclosed hook and loop pad to the strap (e).
• The enclosed strap can be used to provide additional
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