The wrist, hand, and fingers are the terminal end of the upper extremity and provide the unique characteristics that allow us grasp and grip and hold on to objects, including tools and devices. The wrist joint is a condyloidal joint with articulation between the distal end of the radius bone and the first row of carpal bones and allows movement in two planes of motion (frontal and sagittal). The carpometacarpal (CMC) joint of the thumb between the trapezium bone and first metacarpal bone is a sellar or saddle joint. This joint is very unique and highly functional and part of the hand movements that provides opposition essential in holding objects.
Injury to the wrist joint, thumb CMC joint, and finger joints can greatly inhibit our ability to perform basic activities of daily living (ADL) and impede on our quality of life. Wrist splints and braces, thumb spica and braces, arthritis support braces, finger splints provide the support and comfort for the different injuries that can occur at these joints including, fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, and the post-surgical bracing that is needed, especially for thumb CMC surgeries.
ProHealthcareProducts.com offers a line of wrist, thumb, and finger support and bracing orthosis devices to provide support, immobilization, and movement to the wrist, hand and finger joints following injury or surgery.