Ulnar Gutter Brace
Other Names
- Ulnar Gutter Brace
- Ulnar Gutter Splint
- Boxer Fracture Brace
- Boxer’s Fracture Splint
- Fourth and Fifth Metacarpal Brace
- 4th–5th Metacarpal Splint
- Ulnar Hand Brace
- Ulnar Gutter Orthosis
Indications
- TFCC Injury
- Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendinopathy
- Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome
- Ulnar Impingement Syndrome
- Boxers Fracture
- Fractures of the fourth or fifth proximal phalanx
- Ulnar-sided hand injuries
- Post-reduction immobilization of metacarpal fractures
- Soft tissue injuries of the ulnar hand
Description
- Orthopedic brace designed to immobilize the ulnar side of the hand and wrist.
- Stabilizes the fourth and fifth digits and metacarpals during healing.
- Often used as a removable alternative to a rigid splint or cast.
- Typically constructed with rigid supports, padding, and adjustable straps.
Evidence
- Needs to be updated
See Also
References
Created by:
John Kiel on 4 August 2024 23:44:45
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12 March 2026 18:34:24
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