Plenary Session 9 | International Invited

Orthotics play a fundamental role in the care of patients with hand injuries. Their primary purpose is to protect damaged structures while allowing joint movement without placing excessive strain on these elements. They can also be used to limit or promote range of motion and support patients as they resume professional and sporting activities. Their manufacture and the choice of orthosis type according to anatomical, kinematic, scarring and clinical requirements requires expertise combining practical technical skills, physiological knowledge and advanced clinical reasoning. The purpose of this presentation is to propose orthotic protocols that meet these requirements and are adapted to the collective work of the healthcare team to optimise care results while moving towards sustainable development.