Ortho CMC Thumb Brace Splint (Pack of 3)
Lightweight and comfortable, the Ortho CMC Thumb Brace Splint (Pack of 3) includes custom thumb braces ensuring full hand use while stabilising the basal thumb joint. Designed to immobilise the thumb, it provides support for the CMC and MP joints. The brace's tip can be stretched to stabilise the IP joint, offering extended protection and stability.
What's Included?
- 3 x Ortho CMC Thumb Braces
Sizing Options of the Ortho CMC Thumb Brace
The Ortho CMC Thumb Brace is available in three sizes. Please consult the table below to see which size is best for you then select your desired option from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
| Size | MP Circumference | Wrist Circumference |
| Small | 16cm - 19cm | 14cm - 19cm |
| Medium | 19cm - 21cm | 16cm - 21cm |
| Large | 21cm - 23cm | 19cm - 24cm |
Ortho CMC Thumb Brace Options
The Ortho CMC Thumb Brace is available in 1.6mm Splinting Material. It is available in the following choices:
- Orfit Soft Micro Perforated 13% Splinting Material
- Orfilight Splinting Material
- NCM Encore Splinting Material - White
- NCM Encore Perforated 12% Splinting Material - Black
Who Can Use the Ortho CMC Thumb Brace?
The Ortho CMC Thumb Brace is a great choice for a wide range of thumb and wrist conditions, such as:
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the thumb
- Basal joint arthritis
- CMC arthritis
- Juvenile chronic arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- CMC instability
- De Quervain's syndrome
- Gamekeeper's thumb
- Inflamed/swollen tendons
- Overuse injuries
- Pain/instability of the thumb extensors or abductors
- Post surgical repair
- Post/pre-operative conditions
- Post traumatic conditions
- Repetitive strain injury
- Rhizarthrosis
- Scapholunate instability
- Scapholunate tear
- Severe CMC arthrosis
- Skier's thumb
- Soft tissue injury
- Sprained wrist
- Stener lesion
- Strained wrist
- Thumb basal joint/saddle joint irritation
- UCL injury
- UCL lesion
- Weakness of the thumb joint
- Worn cartilage
Features and Benefits
- Anatomically shaped thumb splint for effective immobilisation
- Lightweight and comfortable for unobtrusive daily wear
- Breathable holes ensure that your hand won't overheat
- Effectively restricts movement of the thumb for pain relief and healing
- Allows full use of fingers
- Thumb tip can be stretched to stabilise the IP joint
What is an Ortho CMC Thumb Brace Used For?
The Ortho CMC Thumb Brace is used to secure non-emergency injuries to bones until they can be evaluated by a consultant such as an orthopaedic surgeon. They are also used to temporarily immobilise an extremity before surgery (e.g., for an open fracture) or to assist in primary healing.
How Does the Thumb Brace Help?
The thumb brace facilitates the immobilisation and stabilisation of the joint in question, helping to protect from further injury. One advantage of using a thumb brace with a rigid casing instead of a cast is they provide a great combination of support to the injured area and compression the surrounding area
Can I Perform Daily Activities With This Brace?
The intelligent design of this thumb brace allows the full range of finger motion, making daily tasks much easier. The open palm design also means that it is lightweight and comfortable, preventing it from interfering with physical activities.
What Evidence is There For the Efficacy of Thumb Braces?
In a study done by the University of Otago, splinting demonstrated a considerable reduction in pain and a moderate long-term improvement of function.
In another study done by the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in Guy's Hospital, a remarkably impressive 70% of patents awaiting surgery for osteoarthritis no longer needed surgery after wearing orthotic splints like the Ortho CMC Thumb Brace.
