title: Creating a custom fabricated neoprene orthosis for optimal thumb positioning.
abstract: Neoprene orthoses are used extensively in treating conditions of the hand when flexibility and support are sought. Devices such as these may be prefabricated from Neoprene alone or may include a thermoplastic or metal stay. Neoprene devices can also be custom fabricated by a practitioner in a time effective manner and at low cost. The custom fabricated orthosis described in this article is designed to support the thumb in a position of palmar abduction and opposition while maintaining CMC extension and an adequately open web space to prevent soft tissue contracture.
authors.affiliation: East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27834, USA.
authors.forename: Leonard G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Trujillo
authors.forename: Debbie
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Amini
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009387:Neoprene / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000628:therapy*; D011187:Posture; D013933:Thumb / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D009387:Neoprene
keywords: Neoprene; Orthosis; Osteoarthritis; Thumb