Patent ID: 6790192
Filing Date: 2004-09-14
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A brace for application around the wrist and hand of a patient, the brace comprising:(a) a flexible sheet adapted to wrap around the wrist and hand of a patient, the sheet comprising: a central palmar section, a first flap section connected to and disposed on one side of the palmar section, anda second flap section connected to and disposed on the opposite side of the palmar section from the first flap; (b) fasteners to each of the first and second flap sections; and (c) written indicia printed onto one of the first or second flap sections, wherein the written indicia correspond to predetermined brace sizes, and further wherein the written indicia comprises a plurality of lines across the flap, whereby the lines are used as a guide to trim unnecessary material from the sheet in accordance with the size of the wrist and hand of the patient; whereby the brace is adapted to be wrapped around and support the wrist and hand of a patient.