Patent ID: 6293919
Filing Date: 2001-09-25
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A hand brace for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome comprising:a prismatic-shaped cushion having a first face, a second face and a base therebetween defining a cuneiform cross section,a dorsal support having two ends,the dorsal support being connected to the prismatic-shaped cushion,the dorsal support being disposed on the back of the hand during use, the ends of the dorsal support being connected thereby forming a bandage embracing the metacarpal bones of the second and fifth fingers, a passage located between the cushion and the dorsal support,the cushion being wedged between the fingers of the band with the base distal from the palm of the hand, such that the palm sides of the third and fourth fingers slide through the passage and contact the cushion and the back sides of the second and fifth fingers contact the cushion such that the third and fourth fingers are maintained in an extended position, during usea removable wrist band,a strap connected to the wrist band and connected to the dorsal support,such that when worn, the hand brace simultaneously tightens the metacarpal bones and avoids distal dislocation of the hand brace and limits flexor-extension movements of the wrist during use.