Upper Extremity Fracture Braces for Functional Fracture Management
Upper extremity fracture braces for orthopedics, fracture clinics and rehabilitation - humeral shaft, forearm and ulnar fracture braces from Corflex, Ossur and DonJoy. Available as two-piece circumferential sleeves with overlapping panels and hook-and-loop adjustment that compress the soft tissue to stabilize the fracture segment while permitting adjacent joint motion. Humeral braces include a shoulder or neck strap; sizing is by limb circumference in graded runs. These braces are typically applied after an initial period of rigid immobilization. Wholesale case pricing for hospitals, surgery centers, long-term care and clinical procurement.
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Upper Extremity Fracture Braces for Functional Fracture Management
Upper extremity fracture braces provide circumferential support for humeral shaft and forearm fractures during functional fracture management, allowing controlled motion while stabilizing the fracture segment. This category groups humeral and forearm fracture braces stocked across orthopedics, fracture clinics and rehabilitation.
Fracture Brace Types Stocked
- Humeral shaft fracture braces - Two-piece circumferential sleeves that wrap the upper arm and compress the soft tissue to stabilize a mid-shaft humeral fracture. Stocked in graded sizes with hook-and-loop closures for adjustment as swelling changes.
- Forearm fracture braces - Circumferential shells for the forearm following radius or ulna fracture, used in functional bracing after initial immobilization.
- Ulnar fracture braces - Braces contoured to support isolated ulnar shaft fractures.
- Adjustable circumferential shells - Prefabricated braces with overlapping panels that adjust to limb circumference across the healing course.
Fracture Brace Formats
| Product | Region | Construction | Representative Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humeral fracture brace | Humeral shaft | Two-piece circumferential sleeve | Corflex, Ossur, DonJoy |
| Forearm fracture brace | Radius / ulna | Circumferential shell | Corflex, DonJoy |
| Ulnar fracture brace | Ulnar shaft | Contoured shell | Corflex |
| Adjustable circumferential shell | Upper arm / forearm | Overlapping adjustable panels | Ossur, Corflex |
Circumferential Compression and Adjustment
Functional fracture braces work by circumferential soft-tissue compression that stabilizes the fracture while permitting adjacent joint motion. Prefabricated braces are stocked as two-piece shells with anterior and posterior panels joined by hook-and-loop straps, which are tightened as post-injury swelling resolves. Humeral braces include a shoulder or neck strap to hold position. Sizing is by limb circumference in graded runs; the size options and strap configuration are listed on each product.
Fracture braces are a lower-volume, surgically driven segment that reorders on orthopedic and fracture-clinic case load rather than routine turnover. Stocking a graded size run of humeral and forearm braces keeps functional bracing available at the point of care without deep inventory. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Browse Related Categories
Fracture braces follow initial immobilization with casting and splinting supplies and pair with shoulder, arm and clavicle support for humeral cases. Wrist-region immobilization is under wrist and hand splints. Browse the full upper extremity braces and splints hub or the orthopedics and bracing catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a functional fracture brace?
A functional fracture brace is a circumferential shell that stabilizes a long-bone fracture through soft-tissue compression while allowing motion at the joints above and below the fracture. In the upper extremity these are stocked for humeral shaft and forearm fractures, typically applied after an initial period of rigid immobilization. Sizing is by limb circumference.
What is the difference between a humeral and a forearm fracture brace?
A humeral fracture brace is a two-piece sleeve that wraps the upper arm to stabilize a mid-shaft humeral fracture and usually includes a shoulder or neck strap. A forearm fracture brace is a shorter circumferential shell for radius or ulna fractures. Both use overlapping panels with hook-and-loop adjustment and are stocked in graded circumference sizes.
How are fracture braces adjusted during healing?
Prefabricated fracture braces use overlapping anterior and posterior panels joined by hook-and-loop straps, so the circumference can be tightened as post-injury swelling resolves without changing the brace. The adjustment range and strap layout differ by brand and are listed on each product record.
Can hospitals and clinics order upper extremity fracture braces in bulk?
Yes. Upper extremity fracture braces are stocked in case quantities for hospitals, surgery centers, orthopedic and fracture clinics, long-term care facilities and rehabilitation units, and licensed medical distributors. Standing order programs are available for the highest-velocity SKUs - humeral shaft fracture braces and forearm fracture braces in standard size runs. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What upper extremity fracture brace products should be included in a facility formulary?
A working upper extremity fracture brace formulary typically carries humeral shaft fracture braces across a graded size run, forearm fracture braces for radius and ulna cases, and an adjustable circumferential shell format. Fracture clinics with higher case volume carry the full humeral size range and ulnar-specific braces. MAP Medical builds consolidated formulary packages matched to facility type and patient volume - contact our team for an assessment.