What is the Hook Splint?
Hook Splint
The new generation RMO / Yoke Splint:
make relative motion extremely simple
What is HOOK SPLINT -
Relative Motion Orthosis?
Hook splint (RMO) is a new generation medical device created with the professional help of a hand therapist and hand surgeon who have reached this innovation through their many years of experience in the field. The relative motion splint was initially developed to facilitate postoperative rehabilitation after repairing extensor tendon injuries at the dorsum of the hand and forearm. It has subsequently been used for rehabilitation, various types of injuries, flexions, contractures, extensions, fractures and more. Тhereby, the incredible medical discovery gradually evolved into a larger population of patients with abnormal mobility of their pip joint for various diagnoses.
What makes it the best orthosis on the market?
Many therapists shared the opinion that the current materials and techniques out there are not as functional as they would want them to be. These orthoses are often bulky, uncomfortable and too rigid. They are hard to take off, difficult to clean and keep dry. The main problem of the therapists was that their installation requires a lot of time and adjustments. And in the end, patients are not satisfied and do not feel comfortable.
That is why these specialists have undertaken extensive research and experimentation to create an innovative orthosis that is multifunctional, easy to install, comfortable for the patient, and perfect for the therapist.