How does a hinged elbow brace work?

Protective braces, unhinged and hinged with locked articulation, protect the elbow by preventing its movement altogether in the immediate post-injury or postoperative periods. They are used to reduce edema and pain in the inflammatory phase and to promote repair of the damaged capsule-ligament structures and bone.

What does JJ Watt wear on his arm?

elbow brace
Watt has worked past many of these significant injuries, but one of which has led him to don an elbow brace when he plays. He suffered a left elbow dislocation that resulted in torn ligaments in training camp in August 2012, which he initially chose to wear the brace for protection. “I just want to be smart with it.

What is a ROM elbow brace?

The ROM (Range of Motion) Elbow brace is designed to provide a unique tailored fit through with and adjustable degree of elbow extension. The ROM (Range of Motion) Elbow brace is designed to provide a unique tailored fit through with and adjustable degree of elbow extension.

What does a hinged elbow brace do?

A hinged elbow brace is a fully supportive fitted brace that is used to control the range of motion in the elbow joint. Hinged on either side are designed to stop the elbow once it reaches 0 degrees and prevent is from moving back more and injuring the joint.

What is a ROM elbow brace used for?

ROM Elbow Brace controls and restricts degree of flexion and extension of the elbow joint through sophisticated dial system to allow a range of motion or immobilization of the elbow. Universal design allows it to be used on most of the patients and for multiple orthopedic problems.

What is an elbow brace used for?

An elbow brace is a physical device used to stabilize and protect weak, injured or recovering elbows. According to Safe Work Australia statistics, there are around 3,000 serious claims by elbow injury yearly from 2010-2015. These injuries may be caused by accidents, sports or from long-term usage.