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 |
