Purpose:Support quality of life(Started Jun 16, 2011)
Date
Dosage
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Jun 27, 2011
1 hr
Daily
Major
Mild
Usually
A little
Date
Jun 27, 2011
Advice & Tips
A power grip orthosis is a brace that mounts to your forearm and holds your thumb in a fixed position. Your index finger and middle finger are strapped using Velcro into a custom molded framework. By using an electronically activated actuator it enables you to open and close your fingers with the push of a button allowing you to effectively grip anything from a soda can to a fork or spoon and even a writing instrument such as a pen or pencil. It takes a little practice to get used to it but it certainly reestablishes a lot of independents. I am finding it more useful every day. The only drawback so far is that I can only wear it for a short amount of time until my muscles and tendons get used to the new movement and positions. Medicare has absorbed most of the cost and at this time I am not sure what my co-payable be. I am negotiating that with the supplier.
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virgodragongoddess
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Sex:
Female
Age:
36y
Condition:
RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)
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