Fixing device for treating wrist injuries, comprises hand pulling device and holder for supporting lower arm and hand in specific orientation

摘要

The fixing device has a holder (2) for the arm of the person being treated, supporting the lower arm whilst it is oriented in a direction defined by a first line extending through the elbow joint midpoint and the wrist midpoint. The hand is supported whilst oriented in a direction defined by a second line extending through the wrist midpoint and the midpoint between the middle finger knuckle midpoint and index finger knuckle midpoint. The second line may optionally deviate from the lower arm direction by an angle of at least 5 (maximum 30) deg. A means is also provided for pulling the hand in a direction essentially corresponding to the hand direction, preferably using a device which pulls the hand via one or more fingers. An independent claim is also included for a method of treating wrist injuries or the like using this device.