Product Description
The orthosis consists of an elbow-slip and a fixation strap which, with its pelota, rests against the lateral end of collarbone. A sliding buckle enables that the fixation strap lenght could be corrected in such manner to develop sufficient compression needed for reposition and treatment of an injured acromioclavicular joint. The orthosis is fixed by a strap slung around the upper part of chest, which prevents the orthosis from shifting outside the lateral end of collarbone.
The orthosis for acromioclavicular joint fixation serves for subluxation (injuries to AC joint Tossy I-II) or luxation (injuries of AC joint Tossy III) treatment of the acromioclavicular joint and for post-treatment of these injuries following post-operation stabilization. The orthosis enables swinging movements of the shoulder joint (light abduction and flexion) needed for treatment of injuries to the acromioclavicular joint.
The orthosis is supplied in two sizes for the right and left side and is well tolerated by patients. The orthosis fully substitutes any adhesive plaster fixation as per Watson-Jones, which can cause skin reactions.