Ligaflex Immo
Wrist immobilisation splint, modular
Features & benefits
- 3 possible immobilisation positions.
- Delivered with a pair of stays enabling immobilisation of the wrist in the extended position.
- X-ray transparent, adjustable stays.
- Anterior & dorsal splints
- Splint length guaranteeing perfect immobilisation.
- Optional extra: kit containing 2 pairs of stays:
- One to hold the wrist in a flexed position
- one to hold the wrist in a flexed and inclined position (palmar flexion and cubital inclination)
Models: right - left.
Indications
- The choice of reinforcements should be determined on the basis of the prescription of the health professional supplying the device. Do not change the reinforcements without first consulting your professional.
- In the event of a palmar injury, do not use the device in the extended wrist position.
- In the event of an extension injury, do not use the flexed wrist positions.
Extended wrist position (radiocarpal extension) :
- Sequelae of wrist or carpal injuries :
- Scaphoid pseudarthrosis.
- Dorsal triquetral avulsion.
- Carpal instability.
- Degenerative disease :
- Radiocarpal arthritis : SLAC and SNAC.
- Carpal boss.
- Synovial cyst of the wrist.
- Kienböch’s aseptic necrosis of the semilunar bone.
- Inflammatory joint disease, including rheumatoid arthritis.
- Tendon diseases and tendon injuries :
- De Quervain’s stenotic tenosynovitis.
- Crepitant tenosynovitis of the extensors.
Flexed wrist position (radiocarpal flexion) :
- Tenosynovitis of the flexors : carpal tunnel syndrome that has not been surgically corrected.
- Peri-scaphoid arthritis.
- Guyon’s canal syndrome.
Flexed wrist (radiocarpal flexion) and cubital inclination position :
- Reduction of radial fracture and stabilization using Judet’s technique.
- Wrist fractures in the very elderly.
- After 3 weeks, gradual return to wrist extension.
Sizing guide
Fitting & user guide
Please refer to the product insert for fitting instructions
Care instructions
- Remove the splint before washing.
- Wash only with soapy water, without detergent or bleach.
- Squeeze out excess water.
- Dry away from heat sources