Inflatable Hand Orthosis. (Product Spotlight).DeRoyal Industries has introduced the Pucci Air-T Inflatable Hand Orthosis orthosis /or·tho·sis/ (or-tho´sis) pl. ortho´ses [Gr.] an orthopedic appliance or apparatus used to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities or to improve function of movable parts of the body. that provides continuous, gentle, low stretch therapy to the contracted hand, through inflation of an internal air bladder air bladder, in fish: see swim bladder. . The Pucci Air-T features a malleable wrist support that can be adjusted to accommodate the resident. Each orthosis, available in adult and pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. size, is lined with soft fleece for maximum comfort. The Pucci Air-Tinflatable Hand Orthosis is part of a family of products designed to address contractures Contractures Definition Contractures are the chronic loss of joint motion due to structural changes in non-bony tissue. These non-bony tissues include muscles, ligaments, and tendons. of the hand, wrist, elbow, knee and ankle. CIRCLE 79 ON READER SERVICE CARD |
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