RCAI Geriatric Hand Orthosis Without Finger Separators | Adjustable Web Space Abduction for Advanced Contracture Care

Description RCAI Geriatric Hand Orthosis: Engineered Stability and Adjustable Web Space Expansion for Severe Muscle Tone The RCAI Geriatric Hand Orthosis (Without Finger Separators) is a professional clinical solution specifically engineered to provide stable wrist and finger positioning for patients suffering from neurological impairments, severe arthritis, stroke, or traumatic upper limb injuries. In institutional, geriatric, and long-term care settings, managing the progressive flexor tone that leads to hand contractures is crucial. This orthosis maintains a therapeutic resting position while incorporating specialized interventions for the severely adducted thumb, protecting soft tissues from degradation and loss of range of motion. Constructed from lightweight, medical-grade Kydex® thermoplastic, the shell delivers rigid structural support that easily withstands high spasticity. For clinical customization, the thermoplastic matrix can be heat molded at low temperatures, allowing orthotists and clinicians to easily modify the brace to fit structural deformities, manage localized edema, or execute progressive extension protocols. Its simplified design without finger separators makes it ideal for facilities looking for quick application, routine inspection, and efficient donning and doffing cycles for high-dependency patients. A primary clinical challenge in treating geriatric hand contractures is severe thumb adduction into the palm. This device solves the issue via an adjustable palmar stay paired with interchangeable foam rolls, offering precise control over palmar web space abduction. To ensure patient safety during long-term wear, the orthosis features a breathable foam liner that actively wicks moisture away from the epidermis, keeping the skin microenvironment dry and significantly reducing the risk of skin breakdown, maceration, and pressure sores. Key Benefits: Adjustable Palmar Web Abduction: Features interchangeable foam rolls specifically engineered to restore web space and counteract severe thumb adduction. Low-Temperature Heat Customization: Formed from durable Kydex thermoplastic that allows clinicians to heat-mold and modify the contours for progressive therapeutic needs. Stable Wrist and Finger Positioning: Provides rigid structural immobilization across the wrist and palmar surface to arrest the progression of flexor contractures. Advanced Epidermal Moisture Control: Integrated with a highly breathable foam lining that wicks moisture away from the skin to maintain optimal tissue health. Streamlined No-Separator Design: Eliminates individual finger channels to accommodate broad contact patterns, offering easy application and skin checks in high-volume wards. Targeted Pressure Redistribution: Anatomical geometry combined with soft lining elements minimizes localized friction points and safeguards fragile geriatric skin. Specifications: Model Number: 32GHO (Geriatric Hand Orthosis without Finger Separators) HCPCS Billing Code: L3807 (Supplier Verified) Material Composition: Premium, lightweight Kydex thermoplastic Lining System: Removable, washable, moisture-wicking breathable foam liner Thumb Components: Integrated adjustable palmar stay with progressive interchangeable foam rolls Sizing Options: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large (Left and Right-hand specific anatomical designs) Sizing Metrics: Determined via anatomical palm width / diameter measurement Unit of Measure: Sold individually (Each)