Patent ID: 7393334
Filing Date: 2008-07-01
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A method of limiting wrist flexion, comprising the steps of: I. providing an adhesive wrist splint for restricting movement of the wrist, consisting of: a non-stretch backing having a first end and a second end and an adhesive coating on one side of the backing extending from the first end to the second end; protective removable liners covering the adhesive coating; said non-stretch backing material capable of flexing to conform to the form of the extremity to which it is applied; said non-stretch backing material is generally shaped as an elongated rectangle having a gap therein that partially extends the length of the backing material, the gap defines two elongated segments spaced away from and opposite one another and a third segment positioned adjacent the elongated segments, the third segment having a length smaller than the two elongated segments; II. positioning the hand in a neutral position relative to the forearm; III. placing the third segment of the non-stretch backing on the back of a hand just behind the knuckles leaving the two elongated segments positioned over the forearm and unattached; IV. moving the hand position to a positive extension between five and forty-five degrees; V. applying tension to the two elongated segments of the non-stretch backing and applying the two elongated segments to the forearm; VI. applying pressure to the two elongated elements to secure the adhesive to the skin, substantially reducing the ability of the skin to stretch, limiting flexion; and VII. allowing the wrist to relax observing that the amount of flexion does not exceed positive position of fifteen degrees and repositioning if necessary.