Bauerfeind RhizoLoc

INDICATIONS

• Skier’s thumb
• Osteoarthritis of the thumb carpometacarpal joint
• Post-traumatic
• Post-operative
• Irritation
• Collateral ligament injury

FEATURES

• Stabilizes the thumb
• Relieves stress on lateral ligaments
• Gradual mobilization of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb
• Easy to put on with one hand
• High wearing comfort

DESCRIPTION

RhizoLoc stabilizes the carpometacarpal and metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb after injuries to the lateral ligaments, surgery, and in cases of osteoarthritis. The individually shapeable aluminum stay immobilizes the thumb in opposition position. This position reduces muscle pull and relieves the strain on the injured or overstrained lateral ligaments. The immobilization of the thumb relieves pain immediately. During the course of therapy, the mobility of the upper metacarpophalangeal joint can be released step by step via a custom Velcro® tab. The orthosis is opened via Velcro® fasteners and can be easily put on and taken off with one hand. The strap ends with an integrated pull-back strap device which allows the fastenings to be secured quickly and without much effort. This feature is particularly practical in everyday life and for therapy purposes, e.g. wound checks or for physiotherapy exercises. The breathable material with integrated pores allows air circulation around the underlying skin. The orthosis is available in two versions for the right and left thumb.

GOOD NEWS FOR SKIER'S THUMB SUFFERERS!

The RhizoLoc thumb orthosis has an individually adaptable aluminum stay which stabilizes the thumb saddle and metacarpophalangeal joint. This allows for optimal healing of the affected collateral ligaments. A special Velcro® Brand tab can be adjusted in order to limit the movement of the metacarpophalangeal joint and to immobilize it as treatment requires.

SECURE AND COMFORTABLE

With its Velcro® Brand Fastening System, the orthosis can easily be put on and taken off by the patient. The orthosis can be adapted to the patient's individual thumb size by means of the adjustable thumb tab. The breathable material with its integral pores allows air to circulate, thereby preventing the skin underneath from becoming sweaty or itchy. The RhizoLoc therefore sits securely in an anatomically correct and comfortable position on the hand for effective therapy.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

• Orders of £30 or more qualify for free delivery. For orders under £30, a £3.95 delivery charge will apply.
• We only accept orders with a UK delivery address.
• The product price you see on our website includes VAT.
• All deliveries are by courier service and should arrive within 3 – 5 working days.  Leave safe and delivery to a neighbour have been disabled on our DPD account due to security reasons.
• DPD will deliver but will not ask for a signature, they usually take a photo of the parcel in the open doorway of the delivery address.  If you are not at home you can chose what happens to your parcel via the "in flight" options via the DPD app or tracking page.

RETURNS & REFUND INFORMATION

• You can return any product up to 14 days following receipt of the item. (please note that the return must be returned to us within 14 days from delivery).
• The product must be unused, in its original packaging and in a saleable condition.
• You will be responsible for the shipping cost of returning the product.
• We will only refund the shipping cost, should we have picked the wrong product in error, or it is proven to be faulty.
• Before returning an item, please contact us by email orders@brace-yourself.co.uk or by phone 0800 3688964.  We will give you a returns number, together with details on how and where to return your item.  Please note, we cannot process a return without an authorised returns number.
• Returns will be processed and refunded within 15 working days from receipt of the item into our returns department and on the basis that it complies fully with our terms and conditions.
• Refunds will be paid to your purchasing card.
• If you are looking to exchange an item based on a sizing issue, please make the customer service team aware when you contact them for a returns number.
• When returning a product, please be aware that this is at your risk until received by us.  We therefore strongly recommend you return the item using a tracked service with insurance cover, in case of damage or loss.
• We reserve the right to refuse a returned item if we deem it to be in an unsuitable condition. 
• Hygiene notice:
  For health and hygiene reasons, we cannot accept returns of pillows that have been opened or used, unless they are faulty.