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Wilmer® Elbow Orthosis For A Paralysed Arm

The Wilmer® Elbow Orthosis is for patients suffering from a disfunctioning elbow paralysed arm, most commonly seen with a Brachial Plexus injury.

This orthosis is constructed out of stainless steel tubing together with plastic perforated arm bands (pelottes) making it lightweight and strong. The Wilmer® Elbow Orthosis locks in 90 degrees against extension and 35 degrees against flexion, which together with its unique unlocking pulley knob, allows a complete unlocked free arm.

Functional Characteristics

• Restores some elbow function.
• Lightweight, total orthosis weighs approximately 150g.
• Invisible to wear underneath clothing.
• Cosmetic appearance, giving a more natural look.
• Easy donning and doffing.
• Automatic locking/unlocking mechanism.
  

Patients wearing the Wilmer® Elbow Orthosis understand the simple operating principle very quickly and control the orthosis correctly within a few minutes. The Wilmer® Elbow Orthosis has been successfully used in the Netherlands for the past twenty-five years and within the UK for the past five years. We have to date over one thousand successful wearers.

The Wilmer® Elbow Orthosis comes in two sizes, adults or child, with or without hand support.