Intended Purpose; Application Areas; Contraindications - medi Rhizomed Mode D'emploi

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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.

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 Velcro fasteners and slip the orthosis onto your
hand (a).
• First close the Velcro 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
Velcro fastener may be removed and the strap trimmed
with a pair of scissors.
• Please note: do not fasten the Velcro 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 Velcro pad to the strap (e).
• The enclosed strap can be used to provide additional
thumb stability: attach the Velcro tab to the aluminium
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