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Upper-limb orthoses encompassing the wrist, hand, and fingers that are designed to immobilize, stabilize, and support the wrist joint, hand, one or more fingers and/or the thumb. They provide motion control, total immobilization, and/or support. These orthoses may consist of a variety of devices intended for immobilization or static or dynamic therapy, or, less frequently, for functional use. These orthoses typically include both dorsal and palmar (volar) adjustable solid stays attached along the hand and fingers and permit appropriate positioning of the wrist, fingers, and thumb. Wrist-hand-finger orthoses are used mainly for immobilization during rehabilitation after surgery (e.g., arthroplasty surgery) and/or for therapeutic purposes.
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