Orfizip
Orfizip is a complete immobilization system, consisting of corsets, full body jackets, wrist, wrist-thumb and knee splints. Orfizip consists of thermoplastic material covered with an elastic fabric, and includes a zipper fastener for easy fitting, putting on and taking off.
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Characteristics
- Precut splinting material with full cotton lining and double-sided zipper.
- Excellent stretch without tearing.
- High elastic memory.
- Available in multiple sizes (S-M-L) and choice between different thicknesses and perforation styles.
- Quick and easy fabrication.
- Easy to trim.
- Very lightweight. Soft pleasant feeling.
How it works and looks
- Each precut can be used to fabricate either a left or right sided orthosis. Ulnar sided closure. Easy to put on and take off. Aesthetically pleasing and washable.
- Easy fitting and very precise moulding conforms to patient anatomy. Accurate moulding improves correct dispersion of skin pressure.
- Small corrections and adjustments can easily be made when needed by spot heating locally with a heatgun.
- Can accommodate all size wrists.
- Time-saving.
- Length can be adjusted.
- Increased patient comfort and compliance.
Recommended applications
- Wrist splint:
- Post-surgical immobilization
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Wrist sprains – joint instability
- Wrist / thumb splint:
- Scaphoid or Bennett fractures
- De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
- Instability or inflammation of wrist and thumb joints (arthritis)
- Post-operative management of the thumb
- Knee splint:
- Post-surgical immobilization
- Correction of flexion contractures
- Aid for standing (hemiplegia, paraplegia)
- Corset:
- Osteoporosis – Spondylosis – Back complaints – Paraplegia Arthritis
- Full body jacket:
- Post-operative immobilization – Osteoporosis – Spondylosis – Arthritis