Bauerfeind RhizoLoc Thumb Support

Brand
Bauerfeind
(4 reviews)
£75.99+ FREE UK delivery
Includes 20% VATPrice exc. VAT: £63.33
This item in brief:
  • Thumb support for stabilising the thumb after injury
  • Great for skier's thumb, arthritis and more
  • Ideal for preventing re-injury and accelerating the healing process
  • Comes in a choice of two sizes, in left and right hand versions
Product Details

Bauerfeind RhizoLoc Thumb Support

The Bauerfeind RhizoLoc Thumb Support is a great product for stabilising the thumb after injury. If you trip, your hands are often the part of your body that suffers when you try and break your fall, and your thumb is in a particularly vulnerable position. When you're travelling at speed and have an accident, the potential for injury is even higher, which is why 'skier's thumb' is such a common condition. Tears or sprains to the collateral ligaments, which the term refers to, can be a great inconvenience, especially if you want to get back on the slopes as soon as possible.

The Bauerfeind RhizoLoc is perfectly designed to speed up the healing process and keep your thumb in the optimum position for recovery. With a comfortable, breathable design, you'll be back to fighting fitness in no time.

Who Can Use the RhizoLoc Thumb Support?

The RhizoLoc is ideal for anyone who has damaged their thumb, and needs a product to speed up the healing process and guard against further injury. The RhizoLoc has been expertly designed for stabilization of the thumb saddle and first metacarpophalangeal joints.Following thumb joint injuries, such as tears or pulls to the collateral ligaments ("skiers thumb"), or for indications of osteoarthritis (arthrosis of first carpometacarpal joint) or irritation, the RhizoLoc Thumb Support stabilises the thumb saddle and metacarpophalangeal joint.

A Velcro tab allows the mobility of the joint to be limited as treatment requires. The support can be adapted to the patient's individual thumb size by means of the adjustable thumb tab, while the breathable material with its integral pores allows air to circulate, thereby preventing the skin underneath from becoming sweaty or itchy. 

Indications for the RhizoLoc Thumb Support

The RhizoLoc Support is suitable for conditions such as:

  • Acute injury
  • Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, basal joint arthritis, CMC joint arthritis
  • Chronic injury
  • CMC instability
  • General weakness
  • Gout
  • Inflamed/swollen tendons
  • Joint effusion
  • Luxation
  • Overuse injuries
  • Post surgical repair
  • Post/pre-operative conditions
  • Post-traumatic conditions
  • Repetitive strain injury
  • Rhizarthrosis
  • Skier's thumb
  • Soft tissue injury
  • Swelling and oedema
  • Tendovaginitis
  • Tenosynovitis
  • Thumb basal/saddle joint irritation
  • Weakness of the thumb joint
  • Worn cartilage

Features and Benefits of the Bauerfeind RhizoLoc

  • Thumb support for stabilising the thumb after injury
  • Great for skier's thumb, arthritis and more
  • Ideal for preventing re-injury and accelerating the healing process
  • Comfortable and stable
  • Easy to put on and take off
  • Breathable material makes for an enjoyable wearing experience
  • Comes in a choice of two sizes, in left and right hand versions

Sizing for the Bauerfeind RhizoLoc 

The Bauerfeind RhizoLoc Thumb Support is available in two sizes, based on wrist and thumb circumference, as shown in the diagram below. Please consult the table below to see which size is best for you.

Size Wrist Circumference (cm) Thumb Circumference (cm)
Size 1 12.5 - 16cm 5 - 7cm
Size 2 16 - 20cm 6.5 - 9cm

If your measurement falls on a sizing boundary, we suggest choosing the larger size for comfort. 

Returns

Returns Policy – This Product is Available for Returns and Exchanges

Please note that this product can be returned to us within 30 days of your receiving the product for a full refund or exchange. Only items that are in a resellable condition will be accepted for returns. In order to return your product, please contact our customer care team to obtain the returns authorisation number and returns address. You can contact our care team in the following ways:

Unfortunately, if there has been damage to the packaging or instruction manual, you may be required to pay a 10% re-stocking fee.

For a more in-depth guide to our Returns Policy, please see our Returns Information page.

Delivery

Delivery - Free UK Mainland Delivery

Delivery is free of charge on all items at Health and Care when delivered to a mainland UK address.

This item is usually dispatched by Royal Mail or better.

This item is usually dispatched the same day when ordered before 2.00pm, Monday to Friday.

The delivery expectation of Royal Mail is 1 to 3 working days.

Please call our Health and Care Customer Care Team on 020 7720 2266 if you have any questions about the delivery of this item.

Reviews (4)
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4 reviews:

well made but over priced
Rating:
07 March 2019  | 

I bought this thumb support as I have arthritis in the joint at the base of my thumb. At first it seemed comfortable, but after a few hours my joint hurt quite a lot and when I took the support off, the area was very red and painful. The metal bar in the support presses on the joint and causes redness and pain. I cannot use for more than a couple of hours at a time.

 
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Response:

Hi Barbara,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your impressions. I'm sorry that the RhizoLoc didn't fully meet your expectations.

Due to the high level of support and immobility provided by the RhizoLoc Thumb Support, some people may find it uncomfortable after long periods of time.

Thanks again for your review.

Best wishes,

Alex at Health and Care


Bauerfeind Rhizo Loc Thumb Support
Rating:
08 August 2015  | 

An excellent product!

 
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Amazingly good
Rating:
27 November 2011  | 

Easy to wear and adjust, beats NHS thumb splints and well worth the cost. I have a new hand now.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Rhizo loc thumb support
Rating:
25 January 2011  | 

Product unsuitable and returned. Waiting for refund of payment. Thank you

 
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4 reviews:

well made but over priced
Rating:
07 March 2019  | 

I bought this thumb support as I have arthritis in the joint at the base of my thumb. At first it seemed comfortable, but after a few hours my joint hurt quite a lot and when I took the support off, the area was very red and painful. The metal bar in the support presses on the joint and causes redness and pain. I cannot use for more than a couple of hours at a time.

 
Was this helpful to you?  Yes  /  No

Response:

Hi Barbara,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your impressions. I'm sorry that the RhizoLoc didn't fully meet your expectations.

Due to the high level of support and immobility provided by the RhizoLoc Thumb Support, some people may find it uncomfortable after long periods of time.

Thanks again for your review.

Best wishes,

Alex at Health and Care


Bauerfeind Rhizo Loc Thumb Support
Rating:
08 August 2015  | 

An excellent product!

 
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Amazingly good
Rating:
27 November 2011  | 

Easy to wear and adjust, beats NHS thumb splints and well worth the cost. I have a new hand now.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Rhizo loc thumb support
Rating:
25 January 2011  | 

Product unsuitable and returned. Waiting for refund of payment. Thank you

 
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