Wrist Orthosis Prototype #1
Designed By: Bhavna Pereira
Functionality:
>Velcro straps around wrist to adjust the stretch of the median nerve
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>Sticky Tack grooves on the palm placed strategically between the metacarpal bones to provide comfortable spacing
>cardboard plank at the back of the hand to provide stability
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> Bubble Wrap to provide cushioning at all times
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>Felt "rings" around third and fourth fingers attached to cardboard plank by pipe cleaners to provide adjustable stretch to release tension and pain
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>popsicle sticks at the base of the palm to provide additional stability
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>opening at bottom of the palm to provide easy access to wrist for ventilation and medicine/icing
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- Limits contraction of transverse carpal ligament (median nerve)
- Stabilizes wrist to prevent overextension
- relieves pain (through stretching of metacarpal bones of third and fourth fingers)
- Provides breathable comfort and stability
-Minimizes pressure on median nerve
- Allows for basic functionality (ex. flipping light switch)
- prevents further deterioration of senses and atrophy of hands and fingers
- Allows easy access to wrist (for ice and medication)