title: Design and construction of custom-made neoprene thumb carpo-metacarpal orthosis with thermoplastic stabilization for first carpo-metacarpal joint osteoarthritis.
abstract: Individuals with first carpo-metacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis (OA) often experience pain and difficulty with functional activities. Thus, designing orthotics to improve function and decrease pain is common practice. These therapists designed an orthosis using a combination of neoprene and thermoplastic materials to create a soft orthosis that provides support to the first CMC joint - Victoria Priganc, PhD, OTR, CHT, CLT.
authors.affiliation: Orthotics and Prosthetics Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science, Kodakyar St., Daneshjo Blvd., Evin, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Monireh Ahmadi
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Bani
authors.forename: Mokhtar
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Arazpour
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Curran
mesh_terms: D052737:Carpometacarpal Joints; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009387:Neoprene; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D013165:Splints
chemical_list: D009387:Neoprene
keywords: Custom-made neoprene thumb carpo-metacarpal orthosis with thermoplastic stabilization; First carpo-metacarpal joint osteoarthritis; Grip strength; Pain