Upper Extremity Orthotics

Upper extremity orthotics are essential devices designed to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities or to improve the function of the arm, forearm, wrist, hand, and fingers. These orthoses are critical for patients recovering from injuries, managing chronic conditions, or requiring post-surgical support. Our services include custom-made and prefabricated orthotic solutions tailored to meet each patient’s unique needs, ensuring optimal comfort, support, and functionality.

Common Upper Extremity Orthotic Devices:

1. Wrist-Hand Orthosis (WHO): This orthosis supports and stabilizes the wrist, hand, and fingers, commonly used for conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome. It helps in maintaining proper wrist alignment and reducing pain.

2. Elbow Orthosis: Designed with rigid bars or supports and a joint at the elbow, this device supports and restricts motion, particularly useful for post-surgical recovery or injury rehabilitation.

3. Humeral Fracture Brace: Used after a rigid splint is removed following a humeral fracture, this brace compresses the upper arm in a rigid shell to stabilize the humerus during healing.

4. Shoulder Orthosis: Provides support and immobilization to the shoulder joint, often used after rotator cuff injuries or surgeries.

Conditions Treated with Upper Extremity Orthotics:

1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Wrist-hand orthoses are effective in relieving the pressure on the median nerve, reducing symptoms such as numbness and tingling in the fingers.

2. Tennis Elbow: Elbow orthoses help in limiting the movement of the elbow, reducing strain on the tendons, and promoting healing.

3. Humeral Fractures: Humeral fracture braces are essential for stabilizing the bone during the healing process, allowing for proper alignment and recovery.

4. Rotator Cuff Injuries: Shoulder orthoses provide necessary immobilization, aiding in the recovery of rotator cuff injuries by reducing strain on the shoulder muscles and tendons.

Our experienced orthotists work closely with physicians to ensure that each device is precisely fitted and tailored to your specific condition, promoting a faster and more effective recovery. Visit us in Youngstown, Ohio, or Weirton, West Virginia, to learn more about our upper extremity orthotic services and how we can help you regain mobility and comfort.