Abstract: A hand and forearm orthotic device for attachment to the hand and forearm of chronically ill, elderly, handicapped, comatose or debilitated patients. The device comprises a block member, preferably formed of flexible foam or other soft material, said block member incorporating a retainer strap operative to hold a human forearm in a first position thereon. A hand support member is also connected to and/or incorporated in the block member so as to support the hand when the forearm is positioned on top of the block member. The hand support member may be adjustable so as to provide for varying degrees of movement or dorsiflexion of the hand. A longitudinal groove may be formed on the underside of the block member to facilitate placement of the block member on a wheelchair arm or other structure. One or more locking apparatus may be positioned within the longitudinal grooves so as to lock or deter removal of the block member from the wheelchair arm or other structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for splinting and immobilizing the lower leg, ankle, and foot of a human being. The device generally includes an L-shaped inner core member having a slightly cupped heel portion, a generally horizontal basal portion extending frontally from the heel portion, and a slightly curved vertical portion extending upwardly from the heel portion. A flexible foam cover is disposed on the core member in a manner as to form a body of the splint device which is positionable against the lower leg, heel, and plantar surface of the foot, the cover being sized and configured to fully conceal the core member therewithin.