RHIZOMED Thumb Orthosis Standard

The Rhizomed thumb brace designed to immobilise the thumb joints. The light aluminium design allows the brace to be molded individually to the hand. The open design does not exert pressure on the operative stitches. The brace is very easy to handle. Rhizomed® also ensures mobility by enabling the fingers to move freely. Rhizomed can be used for: Rupture of the ulnar lateral ligament Rhizarthritis Irritations of the basal thumb joint and thumb saddle joint (nonsurgical, posttraumatic, postoperative, e.g. gamekeeper´s thumb) How does it work?/Mode of action Pain due to Movement can be prevented by immobilisation of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint and / or saddle joint. Reliable immobilisation of the thumb base joints.