A cushion for use with orthopedic casts for encasing wrists, forearms and/or hands, when a finger, such as the thumb, is not itself encased in the cast, is provided. The cushion is manufactured from a moisture-proof, non-absorbent, closed-cell synthetic material, in the shape of a portion of a section of a hollow tube, so that when the cushion is placed against a flat surface, an inner surface of the cushion encloses a cavity or an empty space open at one end of the cushion. When the supplemental cushion is in use, the webbing that connects the human thumb and index finger is positioned in that empty space, and more particularly encased within the empty space of the cushion, so that chaffing and injury to that webbing during thumb movement and extension are minimized, while the wrist, forearm and/or hand are encased in the cast.

A finger orthosis for applying a force to a structural part using a finger. Finger orthoses of this kind can be used as work aids or assembly aids. A method for producing such finger orthoses is also disclosed. The finger orthosis has a support element for supporting the finger orthosis on at least one further finger. In a further variant, the finger orthosis has a tool, connected to the frame, for transmitting the force to a structural part.

An apparatus for positioning a human hand; the apparatus is designed to assist stroke victims or individuals with no or limited use of their hands. It allows for better airflow to the palm and fingers, keeps hands dry, and reduces collection of dirt, oil, odor-causing germs, etc. from collecting in the palm region. The device may consist of two cylindrical tubes secured together with bands and to the hand with a simple-to-adjust strap.

An arthritis correction and fixation device is used to connect distal and middle phalanges of a finger. The arthritis correction and fixation device includes a first unit, a second unit and a connection unit. The first unit connects with the distal phalange and has a first threaded portion and a first connecting portion. The second unit connects with the middle phalange and has a second threaded portion and a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are connected through the connection unit, so that the first unit and the second unit can actuate relative to each other. When the first threaded portion is rotated, the first connecting portion drives the second unit to move together in a direction away from the first threaded portion, thereby changing a distance between the distal and middle phalanges.

An arthritis correction and fixation device is used to connect distal and middle phalanges of a finger. The arthritis correction and fixation device includes a first unit, a second unit and a connection unit. The first unit connects with the distal phalange and has a first threaded portion and a first connecting portion. The second unit connects with the middle phalange and has a second threaded portion and a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are connected through the connection unit, so that the first unit and the second unit can actuate relative to each other. When the first threaded portion is rotated, the first connecting portion drives the second unit to move together in a direction away from the first threaded portion, thereby changing a distance between the distal and middle phalanges.

Disclosed herein are a method and system for producing a digital model of a customised device, comprising the steps of: importing a first digital file of a base part; importing a second digital file of a target shape; determining a warping interpolation function based on source point positions associated with the base part and target point positions associated with the target shape; and applying the warping interpolation function to the points of said base part to generate a model of said customised device.

An adjustable finger splint having a main body and slide. The slide configured to move relative to the main body and including a wedge to apply variable pressure to an injured finger to cause the injured finger to extend or straighten. The main body having a proximal interphalangeal platform to support the proximal interphalangeal joint, a metacarpophalangeal platform to support the palm and metacarpophalangeal joint, and a slide platform to support the slide.

[Problem] To provide a correcting tool by which the center of the body is stabilized and/or a twist in the body is corrected by simply wearing the correcting tool in everyday life. [Solution] According to the present invention, the following invention is provided. (1) A tool for correcting a twist in the body is composed of a cylindrical material having elasticity with a diameter of 7-20 mm, a width 5-10 mm, a thickness of 1-3 mm, and a hardness of 4-6. According to the present invention, the tool of the present invention is worn to perform daily life activities or exercise, thereby stabilizing the center of the body and/or correcting a twist in the body.

[Problem] To provide a correcting tool by which the center of the body is stabilized and/or a twist in the body is corrected by simply wearing the correcting tool in everyday life. [Solution] According to the present invention, the following invention is provided. (1) A tool for correcting a twist in the body is composed of a cylindrical material having elasticity with a diameter of 7-20 mm, a width 5-10 mm, a thickness of 1-3 mm, and a hardness of 4-6. According to the present invention, the tool of the present invention is worn to perform daily life activities or exercise, thereby stabilizing the center of the body and/or correcting a twist in the body.

An injured musculoskeletal structure is mobilized relative to a juxtaposing support structure surface to isolate the injured musculoskeletal structure from forces transferred from adjoining musculoskeletal structures in order to alleviate pain, discomfort, inflammation, and further injury associated with such transferred forces.