5th metacarpal fracture orthosis
INDICATION
Immobilisation of 5th metacarpal including the metacarpophalangeal (MP) and the carpometacarpal (CMP) joints after injuries, distortions of the region and fractures of the 5th metacarpal, following surgery and initial fixation with plaster of Paris. Rehabilitation after surgery or post-fracture management.
FLEXIBLE
LIGHT
PERFORATED
TRANSPARENT
WASHABLE
Application and adjusting
The ready to adjust Chrisofix orthoses have to be adjusted directly on the injured/diseased body part. The rough adjustment (bending) has to be performed on a non-injured limb of similar size. Fine adjustments, readjustments (e.g. after soft tissue swelling is reduced) can be made without removing the orthosis.
- Bend the prefabricated orthosis to ensure the requested position (angle) of the fingers IV+V.
- Put the injured hand and fingers IV-V with the ulnar side into the prefabricated orthosis.
- With gentle pressure, carefully adjust the orthosis to the hand and fingers.
- Fix the fingers IV-V with the loop.
- If indicated, you can correct the bending of the orthosis into the finally required position.
- Fasten the orthosis to the hand with the bandages between the thumb and index finger as well asaround the wrist and forearm.
To remove the orthosis, it is not necessary to open the strap on the fingers, they can simply be pulled out from and later shifted back into the fixation.
Product Details
PREMIUM FORTE
S (small)
Measurement
PIP-joint of the finger V. – line of the wrist
< 10.5 cm
REF / Order Number
284 121 186
M (medium)
Measurement
PIP-joint of the finger V. – line of the wrist
10.6-11.9 cm
REF / Order Number
286 121 186
L (large)
Measurement
PIP-joint of the finger V. – line of the wrist
12 cm <
REF / Order Number
288 121 186
Material
Polyethylene (PE) foam, polyamide (PA) velour, cotton, corrugated and perforated aluminium (EN AW-1050A).
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View Finger splint (DIP + PIP) – Fix (first aid) →Choosing and using this product
Selection starts with the condition being treated and the required support. The product name alone does not determine whether it is suitable for you. Ask the treating healthcare professional to match the model, size and application to your care.
How is the right size selected?
Use the measurement and size information shown for this exact model. Size labels are not interchangeable between products. The hand or limb side, where specified, also matters. Ask a healthcare professional to check the fit.
Who decides the application and duration?
The treating healthcare professional determines the application, position and duration for the individual condition. An application illustration or video explains the product; it does not replace individual fitting or professional care.
Can all Chrisofix products be cleaned in the same way?
No. Follow the material, cleaning and reuse information for the exact product version. A washable, disinfectable or single-use version is not automatically interchangeable with another version. If the supplied product differs from this page, ask Chrisofix or the supplying professional to identify it.