Writing splint; assistive device for writing

Assistive device for persons who cannot hold a pen

Writing orthosis in the user's hand

Writing orthosis in the user’s hand

An orthosis shaped for the hand rests against the palm and thumb. The pen is screwed into the orthosis between the thumb and index finger. The orthosis is made of Orthoplast and covered in leather or painted black.

Users comments
If the OT-Center has a plaster cast of the hand, the orthosis can be made without the user being present. In addition, plastics can be used that require heating to a higher temperature than the hand can tolerate to become malleable. These plastics are more stable and durable.

Made by
OT-Center (orthepedic workshop), Danderyd Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden

Paid for by
County council

Writing orthosis lying on the table

Writing orthosis lying on the table

Writing orthosis lying on the table

Writing orthosis lying on the table

Author: Anonym 1

Personen bor ihop med fru och barn i villa. Han arbetar deltid. Han skadade sig 1975 och har en hög tetraplegi (C5). Genom hand-kirurgi fick han bättre greppfunktion i båda händer. Han har personlig assistans 7 timmar om dagen. (Avliden 2024)
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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