An opposing force wrist brace is provided that immobilizes the wrist while permitting full use of the fingers and hand. The brace is preferably a two component brace with a top and bottom member positioned and held in place on the wrist by a suitable clamping means such as a hook and loop cinching strap....http://www.google.de/patents/US5672150?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5672150 - Wrist brace with palm support