A Thumb Wrist Splint is a garment that is worn around the手腕to protect it during strong use or for allowing it to heal.^[1]腕括号是影响手腕的伤害康复过程中的常用配件。^[2]它们固定关节并为手腕骨骼和韧带提供热量和压缩。目前，它们是用刚性组织制成的nylon织物^[3][4]or氯丁橡胶这允许手和手腕的有限移动性，并且通常固定Velcro，有时候有一些延长，以确保它们涵盖粘附的手的一部分拇指。在严重的情况下，它们包含金属“刺”以更好地固定关节。

它们被指示为手腕创伤with and without fracture, immobilization of the joint, postoperativesynovitis那recurrent degenerativesprainsor articulationinflammations，在许多其他情况下。^[5]

在复原to immobilize the wrist into a neutral position, which “theoretically minimizes stress at the repair site”.

手腕牙套在手腕需要非常努力的活动中具有保护作用weight liftingor健美。^[5]在这些情况下，使用手腕周围的压力可以防止扭伤和菌株。

Finally, are used in sports which force the wrist play, as those played with a paddle or racket^[5]（tennis那paddle那羽毛球） 要么曲棍球。有时他们有一种双重用途：保护手腕免受伤害，擦拭额头的汗水。为此目的是用吸收材料制成的cottonor豪华的。

在artistic gymnastics，体操运动员有时会穿手腕卫兵to absorb the impact on the skills they perform. The guards are commonly worn for Vaulting and Floor exercises. The design is modified between women and men.