A hand orthosis assembly comprising a substantially rigid splint member
having an inner wrist portion configured to receive a person's inner
wrist and an arcuate palm portion extending from the wrist portion to
receive the person's cupped hand. The arcuate palm portion may defining a
cavity adapted to releasably retain a tool or recreational device, or an
interchangeable insert releasably retained within the cavity, for
generally gripping a tool or recreational device for functional use. The
assembly may additionally include two or more protrusions extending from
an outer perimeter of the arcuate portion for maintaining the persons'
fingers in generally correct alignment. The assembly may also include a
hook portion extending from the arcuate palm portion, having an assisting
member extending therefrom for handling objects. The assisting member may
be magnetic or affixed to magnetic material.