What is it?
The wrist support immobilises or supports the joint in a neutral or slightly extended position, with or without a rigid palmar splint depending on the pathology.
Common indications
- Wrist sprain
- Tendonitis (De Quervain and others)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (night splint)
- Wrist or thumb osteoarthritis
Consultation & fitting
We choose side, size and stiffness based on your activity and intended use (day, night, sport).
Reimbursement in Belgium
In Belgium, coverage of braces and small orthopaedic equipment rests on two pillars: statutory health insurance (through INAMI/RIZIV and your health insurance fund) and the complementary insurance run by each fund.
- A medical prescription is almost always required. It states the indication and the type of device.
- INAMI/RIZIV (nomenclature of health services) sets the portion reimbursed by statutory insurance, under conditions (indication, prescriber, renewal timing).
- Your health insurance fund — Christian Mutualities, Solidaris, Liberal Mutuality, Partenamut, Neutral, and others — pays the statutory contribution and often an additional amount via the complementary insurance.
- The Increased Reimbursement status (BIM/OMNIO) gives you a higher reimbursement rate.
- The Maximum Billing cap (MAF) limits your annual health expenses depending on household income.
The exact reimbursed amount depends on the current INAMI/RIZIV nomenclature, the prescribed device and your health insurance fund. We provide a detailed invoice to forward to your fund.
Bring to your appointment
- The medical prescription
- Your health-fund stickers (‘vignettes’)
- Photo ID
- Recent imaging if available (X-ray, MRI, ultrasound)
When to seek urgent care
In case of severe pain, numbness, bluish discolouration or inability to move the limb, remove the device and seek prompt care. For a life-threatening emergency, call 112.
