At Hodgson Orthotics and Prosthetics, we understand that a challenge to the hand, wrist, or arm can severely impact your ability to work, perform daily tasks, and maintain an active lifestyle. Our specialized Adult Upper Limb Orthoses (braces or splints) are custom-designed to restore stability, manage pain, and maximize functional independence.
We don’t offer off-the-shelf solutions. Every upper limb brace is a precise medical tool, custom-fabricated to fit your unique anatomy and functional goals.
The Purpose of a Custom Upper Limb Orthosis
Our certified Orthotists design and fit a wide range of upper extremity orthoses to address conditions resulting from neurological events, chronic disease, or acute injury.
The goals of orthotic treatment often include:
- Joint Stabilization: Providing secure support to unstable joints (e.g., following ligament injury or for degenerative conditions like arthritis).
- Pain Management: Reducing discomfort by offloading stress on damaged tissues.
- Improving Function: Assisting weakened muscles to enable grasping, lifting, or manipulating objects (e.g., in cases of stroke or nerve injury).
- Preventing or Correcting Contractures: Maintaining or increasing the range of motion in stiff joints.
- Post-Operative Protection: Immobilizing the area to protect surgical repairs and ensure proper healing.
Conditions We Expertly Manage
We provide custom orthotic solutions for various conditions affecting the adult hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder:
| Area Treated | Common Conditions & Needs |
|---|---|
| Hand & Wrist | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Wrist Tendinitis, Fractures, Post-Surgical immobilization. |
| Neurological | Stroke (CVA) recovery, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Peripheral Nerve Injury (Radial Nerve Palsy, Ulnar Nerve Injury), Multiple Sclerosis (MS). |
| Elbow & Forearm | Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis), Golfers Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis), Fractures, Post-Traumatic stiffening. |
Why Custom Fabrication is Essential
For an adult upper limb orthosis to be effective and comfortable enough for consistent use, precision is paramount.
- Enhanced Compliance: A custom fit ensures the brace is comfortable and non-irritating, making it easier for you to wear it for the prescribed duration.
- Targeted Correction: Custom fabrication allows us to precisely apply corrective forces and pressures, which is essential for managing conditions like contractures or maximizing alignment for function.
- Durability and Aesthetics: We select high-quality, lightweight materials to create a device that is durable for daily wear while being aesthetically discreet or designed to integrate seamlessly into your life.
Starting Your Journey to Greater Function
Your treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment where your Orthotist will evaluate your strength, range of motion, lifestyle, and specific functional goals. We work with you and your physician or therapist to develop a precise treatment plan focused on achieving the best possible outcome.
To discuss how a custom upper limb orthosis can help manage your pain or restore your function, the next best step is a thorough assessment.
Contact us to book your initial consultation today.
