Thumb orthosis – Skier’s thumb
INDICATION
Thumb (Skier’s thumb) orthosis is the right product for typical sport injuries in case of tennis, golf, or several other sport arts, where our thumbs can get injured, splayed or dislocated. With its special corrugated aluminium structure it can provide a real and efficient immobilization for our thumb, and can support a real resting of the joint.
Immobilisation of the I. metacarpophalangeal (I.MCP) joint in case of injuries, distorsion, i.e.skier’s thumb. Partial immobilization of the thumb saddle joint, recommended for day use.
In addition, it is proposed for various thumb MCP injuries, distorsions, rehabilitation following fractures, or as a complement to appropriate surgical procedures around the thumb MCP, at the discretion of the sugreon.
FLEXIBLE
LIGHT
PERFORATED
TRANSPARENT
WASHABLE
Product information video
This English-language video presents fitting of the Chrisofix® Thumb orthosis – Skier’s thumb. Read it together with the indications and fitting information on this page. Your healthcare professional determines the appropriate use.
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.
• Place the thumb into the preshaped orthosis.
• Shape the orthosis to the thumb with gentle pressure, and close the fasteners around the thumb and on the wrist.
• You can regulate the distance between the thumb and index finger by selecting the angle of the fastener around the thumb.
To remove the orthosis, it is not necessary to open the strap on the thumb; the thumb can simply be pulled out from and later shifted back into the fixation. Frequent bending and stretching of the orthosis can damage its stability; these must be restricted to the necessary minimum.
Product Details
PREMIUM FORTE
S (small)
Measurement
Width of palm
< 8 cm
REF / Order Number
Right: 234 121 186
Left: 244 121 186
M (medium)
Measurement
Width of palm
8-9 cm
REF / Order Number
Right: 236 121 186
Left: 246 121 186
L (large)
Measurement
Width of palm
9 < cm
REF / Order Number
Right: 238 121 186
Left: 248 121 186
Material
Polyethylene (PE) foam, polyamide (PA) velour, cotton, corrugated and perforated aluminium (EN AW-1050A).
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View De Quervain Syndrome Orthosis – Day use →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.
How does this model compare with related orthoses?
Compare the stated indications below. Related products can support different areas or serve different purposes; they are not automatically interchangeable. Ask your healthcare professional which model suits your treatment.
Thumb orthosis – Skier’s thumb
Information on the product page: Thumb (Skier’s thumb) orthosis is the right product for typical sport injuries in case of tennis, golf, or several other sport arts, where our thumbs can get injured, splayed or dislocated. With its special corrugated aluminium structure it can provide a real and efficient immobilization for our thumb, and can support a real resting of the joint.
Extensor pollicis longus orthosis
Information on the product page: Extended immobilisation of the thumb to the forearm for blocking all possible movements within the synovial sheaths, through which the tendons of the thumb abductors (extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicis longus) pass. Especially recommended for pre- and post-operative fixation of extensor pollicis longus (EPL) lesions. May be used to treat EPl lesions conservatively.
