Glove and method of treatment and/or prevention of carpal tunnel syndrome

摘要

A glove-like device to be worn on the hand and wrist of a person to prevent or treat carpal tunnel syndrome. The device is a sleeve formed of an elastic material, e.g., neoprene, which stretches longitudinally as well as transversely and includes a palmar side, a dorsal side, a distal end portion, an intermediate portion, and a proximal end portion. The distal end portion of the sleeve includes respective finger receiving openings. A thumb receiving opening is provided in the intermediate portion of the sleeve. The proximal end of the sleeve includes a releasably securable strap located adjacent the wrist of the person for wrapping about a portion of the wrist to secure the glove-like device in place. When the device is in place the person's fingers extend through the respective finger openings and the person's thumb extends through the thumb opening. The dorsal side of the sleeve is biased backward for extending the person's hand in flexion at a slight angle, e.g., 25-30 degrees, to the wrist axis so that it is in a neutral position. The intermediate portion of the sleeve is configured to tightly encircle the palm and contiguous dorsal portion of the hand to resist the palm from spreading. A pad may be provided on the palmar side of the glove-like member at the interface of the intermediate portion and proximal end portion.