Intended Purpose - Medi Rhizomed Gebrauchsanweisung

Rhizomed

Intended purpose

Rhizomed is a thumb brace for immobilising the saddle
joint and / or metacarpophalangeal joint.
Indications
All indications in which an immobilization of the basal- and
saddle thumb joint is necessary, such as:
• Rupture of the ulnar lateral ligament
• Rhizarthritis
• Irritations of the basal thumb joint and thumb sad-
dle joint (nonsurgical, posttraumatic, postoperative,
e.g.gamekeeper´s thumb)
Contraindications
Instable capsule/ ligament system which requires cast
immobilisation
Risks / Side Effects
If the aids are too tight, this can cause pressure sores or
constriction of blood vessels or nerves. Consult your doctor
before using this device if you have the following condi-
tions:
• A condition affecting the application area
• Paraesthesia, circulatory disorders
• Lymph drainage disorders
Tightly fitting aids can cause skin irritation (pressure,
sweat, material).
Intended patient groups
Healthcare professionals should provide care to the adults
and children, applying the available information on the
measurements/sizes and necessary functions/indications
and in line with the information provided by the manufac-
turer, and acting under their own responsibility.
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