Should I also wear an orthosis at night? | What is a wrist orthosis?

Should I also wear an orthosis at night?

In some cases, it is advisable to wear a wrist orthosis at night as well, so that stabilization is also ensured during sleep and further damage does not occur due to an unfavorable position or load, for example when turning in bed. In other cases, however, the wrist orthosis may not be worn at night. If necessary, it should even be taken off. The guidelines as to when the orthosis should be worn depend on the existing damage or illness and are determined by the treating physician. If in doubt, the doctor should be asked whether the wrist orthosis should also be worn at night.

Can I drive it?

Basically, you are allowed to drive a car with a wrist orthosis. However, the orthosis must not restrict the driver’s ability to control the vehicle. It is necessary to be able to grasp and guide the steering wheel safely despite the wrist orthosis.

If this is not possible due to an orthosis or the underlying disease or injury to the wrist, one should not drive a car. In the case of long-term damage to a wrist, a special modification of the car may be necessary so that one can still continue driving. In this regard, you can get advice from a medical supply store, for example.

What to consider when wearing

When wearing a wrist orthosis, it is important to ensure that it is correctly applied and fits well. It should be tight enough to support the joint. On the other hand, it should not be so tight that it causes pain.

A tingling or numbness in the area of the hand or fingers may indicate that the wrist orthosis is too tight or incorrectly fitted. It is therefore best to seek instruction at a medical supply store regarding the correct positioning of the aid. In addition, it is important to adhere to the wearing duration and wearing periods agreed with the treating physician. If you have any complaints or uncertainties about wearing a wrist orthosis, you should not hesitate to contact us early. Open questions can usually be clarified in the medical supply store or by the treating physician.