An orthotic protective device collectively including a base unit connected
to a metacarpal unit by a hinge system designed to protect and prevent
hyperextension and hyperflexion movements of the metacarpal, carpal,
radius and ulna regions. The base unit and metacarpal unit includes a
longitudinal support member and a casing, respectively, lined with at
least one pad having a tongue. At least one releasable fastener is mated
to the support member and casing and extends to the tongue of the pad.
Apertures of the base unit are mated and connected to apertures of the
hinge system which form an articulated joint allowing the hinge system to
move in an upward manner allowing for natural extension of the user's
wrist and in a downward fashion for unlimited flexion motion. The base
unit and the hinge system may both have at least one stop formed thereon;
and as these stops come into contact with one another, it limits the
flexion, extension and radial-ulnar deviation. Further, an aperture of
the metacarpal unit is mated and fastened to an aperture in the hinge
system by a swivel joint which allows for lateral movement of the user's
wrist.