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Manumed
Intended purpose
Manumed is a wrist brace for immobilizing the wrist in at
least two directions of mobilisation.
Indications
All indications which require the wrist to be immobilised
for at least two directions of mobilisation whilst
maintaining free finger movement, such as:
• Immobilisation for sprains
• Tendonitis, tendosynovitis
• After distal radius fracture (nonsurgical, postoperative)
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Postoperative after triangular fibrocartilage complex
repair
• Guyon's canal syndrome
Contraindications
Unstable fractures in the hand
Risks / Side Effects
If the aids are too tight, this can cause pressure sores or
constriction of blood vessels or nerves. Consult your doctor
before using this device if you have the following
conditions:
• A condition affecting the application area
• Paraesthesia, circulatory disorders
• Lymph drainage disorders
Tightly fitting aids can cause skin irritation (pressure,
sweat, material).
Intended patient groups
Healthcare professionals should provide care to the adults
and children, applying the available information on the