Rolyan Thumb Loop

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Contraindications:

• Not for severe hypertonicity
• Not for use with severe edema
• Not for people who have an allergic reaction to neoprene or who have a tendency to develop dermatitis
• Not for use over open wounds and infected areas
• May not be for people with circulatory problems
   

Precautions:

• This splint is to be fitted initially by a healthcare professional who is familiar with the purpose for which it is prescribed
• The healthcare professional is responsible for providing wearing instructions and precautions to other healthcare practitioners, care providers involved in the patients care, and the patient
• If unusual swelling, skin discoloration or discomfort occurs, use should be discontinued and a healthcare professional consulted
• Be careful that the splint is not so tight that circulation is impaired
   

Care and Cleaning:

• Fasten closures
• Hand wash in warm water and mild soap
• Rinse thoroughly
• Do not wring
• Dry at room temperature
• Be sure the splint is completely dry before reapplying it
• Do not use ointments or oils under the splint
• Do not dry clean or expose to heat or sunlight for extended periods of time

Application:
Cross Method:

• Provides radial pull of thumb to place into reflex-inhibiting position
• With wider base of pad distal and black side facing out, place CMC pad over radial aspect of wrist just proximal to CMC joint
• With black side toward patients skin, place hook end of strap onto CMC pad
• Wrap strap around wrist and attach to hook end of strap
• Then bring it around dorsum of thumb, through web space, and over thenar eminence
• Cross over strap at base of thumb and attach to hook end of strap
• Trim strap length

Alternate Method:

• Provides palmar positioning of thumb
• With wider base of pad distal and black side facing out, place CMC pad over radial aspect of wrist just proximal to CMC joint
• With black side toward patients skin, place hook end of strap onto CMC pad
• Wrap strap around wrist and attach to hook end of strap
• Cut strap
• Be sure that one strap piece will be long enough to wrap around wrist and the other around thumb
• Attach one end of second strap piece to hook on volar surface at base of thumb
• Pull strap through web space and attach on dorsum of radial side of wrist
• Trim strap length