Thumb Spica Brace

Other Names

Short Thumb Spica Brace

Long Thumb Spica Brace

• Thumb Spica Brace
• Thumb Spica Splint
• Wrist brace with thumb spica
• Thumb Immobilizer Brace
• Thumb Support Brace
• Wrist Thumb Spica Brace
• Thumb Stabilizer Brace
• Thumb Orthosis

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Indications

Pathology

• Scaphoid Fracture
• Triquetrum Fracture
• Hamate Fracture
• Lunate Fracture
• First Metacarpal Fracture
• Gamekeepers Thumb
• De Quervain Tenosynovitis
• Thumb ligament injuries (UCL injuries / skier’s thumb)
• Thumb sprains
• Postoperative immobilization of the thumb

Post Procedural

• First Dorsal Compartment Injection (De Quervain's)
• Flexor Carpi Radialis Injection

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Description

• Orthopedic brace designed to immobilize the thumb and wrist.
• Stabilizes the thumb carpometacarpal and metacarpophalangeal joints.
• Limits thumb movement while allowing partial hand function.
• Typically constructed with rigid supports, padding, and adjustable straps.

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Evidence

• Needs to be updated

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See Also

• Wrist Pain (Main)
• Medical Equipment Main

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