wrist-hand orthosis


wrist-hand orthosis

an orthosis that begins at the fingers, crosses the wrist, and terminates on the distal portion of the forearm; used to provide grasp and release despite some degree of hand paralysis.

wrist-hand or·tho·sis

(rist-hand ōr-thō'sis) A device that begins at the fingers, crosses the wrist, and terminates on the distal portion of the forearm; used to provide grasp and release despite some degree of hand paralysis.