The underarm bracelet
A forearm bandage is also called a forearm cuff or sports bandage. A bandage protects the forearm from overloading and hypothermia during sports. However, it can be used not only as a forearm brace, but also if you have suffered from arm problems, such as tennis elbow.
It is also used for the conservative treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. In addition, the bandage protects against external influences in ball sports and can thus prevent injuries.A bandage normally consists of a synthetic fiber that can be washed. The material is thin-walled and thus offers flexibility in the joint area. When exactly it makes sense to wear a bandage should be discussed exactly with the doctor and depends very much on the existing problem of the patient.
The forearm splint
A forearm splint is placed around the forearm and wrist so that the wrist is fixed and stabilized. It is recommended to wear a forearm splint when there is acute or chronic irritation in the wrist, when there is pain in the wrist, in case of carpal tunnel syndrome or when immobilisation is required after an operation or an accident. The forearm splint immobilizes the wrist, the finger mobility remains, so that the tweezer grip can also be performed with the thumb and index finger.
The splint ends in the lower third of the forearm. There are also splints, depending on the indication, which fix both the thumb and the remaining fingers and thus restrict their mobility. There are many different types of splints on the market, so you can find a splint that is comfortable to wear.
The splints are usually worn at night to keep the wrist still in the middle position (zero position), because the complaints are usually more frequent at night than during the day, because the hand bends off while sleeping. All splints are available for both the left and right hand. They are usually made of allergy-tested material (plastic) and are easy to put on and take off with Velcro fasteners.
