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medi Thumb support
Intended Purpose
medi Thumb support is a thumb brace for immobilising the
saddle joint and/or metacarpophalangeal joint.
Indications
All indications in which an immobilization of the basal- and
saddle thumb joint is necessary, such as:
• Rhizarthritis
• Ligament injuries (ski thumb)
• Irritations of the thumb joint
Contraindications
Instable capsule/ligament system which requires cast
immobilisation
Risks / Side Effects
If the aids are too tight, this can cause local pressure sores
or constriction of blood vessels or nerves. Therefore you
should consult the doctor treating you before you use it if
the following circumstances apply to you:
• Condition or injury of the skin in the area of application,
particularly with infectious indications (excessive heat,
swelling or reddening)
• Paraesthesia and circulatory disorders (e.g. as seen in
diabetes, varicose veins)
• Lymph drainage disorders – equally, swelling of soft tissue
adjacent to the area of application which is not related to
a condition
When wearing snug-fitting aids, this can result in localised
skin inflammation or irritation that is due to mechanical
irritation of the skin (particularly in conjunction with
sweating) or due to the composition of the material.
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