BraceAbility Thumb & Wrist Spica Splint | De Quervain's Tenosynovitis Long Stabilizer Brace for Tendonitis, Arthritis & Sprains Forearm Support Cast (Medium - Left Hand)

For this price, there are better splints. I ordered the correct size for my wrist based on the product information chart, and it looks great right out of the box: Covered seams, durable materials, and a plethora of splint-friendly features age. There's even a ribbed wrist'sock,' as well as a slew of other warm-weather essentials. padding that appears to be padding The good stuff, however, comes to an end there. To disguise the raw edges, the sock lining is rolled inwards. When I first put on the brace, my fingers snagged about an inch and a half of the lining material on the inside of the sock. I rolled it back in, positioned my hand in the brace, and began tightening the straps, thinking nothing of it. Where do I begin? The material is uncomfortably stiff, the splints are poorly positioned to support either the thumb or wrist (I need stabilization for both to address an inflamed tendon at the base of my wrist/thumb joint), a very thick and stiff piece of material (painful! ), and a very thick and stiff piece of material (painful!). ) at the joint between the thumb and the palm. The straps are also excessively long. When all splints are in place and properly adjusted, the brace painfully pulls the thumb under the palm, rather than holding it in a neutral position. The wrist splint pocket is incorrectly positioned on the palm, right next to the thumb splint, which is part of the issue. It simply won't work because there isn't enough (any) space between the thumb splint and the wrist brace! I've included a photo of this brace (black) next to a similar brace from Amazon (blue) for comparison. On the blue brace, you'll notice a gap between the wrist splint and thumb spica, which makes a huge difference. When the wrist splint is properly positioned, the braceability brace pulls the thumb into the palm, or when the thumb is correctly positioned, it pulls the wrist splint into the thumb joint. In a nutshell, there's no way this can be won. The brace is made softer by removing the wrist splint and the removable thumb splint. However, unless you want a soft brace that requires a lot of adjustments to work, there are better options on Amazon for the same price. If you absolutely must use this brace, consult your doctor or physical therapist to ensure that it is the right fit for you. And, just in case I wasn't clear, the brace does not hold the thumb in the position shown in the product photos on this page once it is adjusted.

Aubrielle Morton

| May 16, 2021

For future buyers' convenience, I've included the following information as a guide: I'm a woman with average-sized arms and wrists, and I ordered a small, which fits perfectly; their size chart is correct.
Pros: 1. br>br> This splint did keep my wrist and thumb from moving around too much, and I was back to normal in four days. 6 weeks.
2. For the most part, it was comfortable and easy to live with because I could still type and complete many daily tasks without difficulty.
3. It will most likely work for most people because it easily adjusts to the size of your arm, wrist, and thumb, allowing you to meet the needs of each individual. It's also convenient to be able to remove the metal splint bars to customize the level of mobility for each individual. br>br>Cons: 1. br>br> I'm not sure about the larger sizes, but the velcro straps on the small splint extend at least 3 inches beyond where they attach, unlike in the photo where they end and fold over flush at the side of the forearm. While this has no effect on the fit or function of the bag, it does result in the leftover strap ends flopping around aimlessly. It doesn't look great because the ends straps bend and fold over time, but if that bothers you, you can cut the excess off without affecting the splint. I just got used to the floppy straps, but some people who have to wear it to work might not like the fact that the straps aren't flush with the splint.
2. Because the inner comfort sock was not hemmed, it unraveled after a few days of normal wear, forcing me to constantly cut off clumps of loose strands and refrain from wearing it. This had no effect on the splint, but it did have a significant impact on the appearance.
3. The thumb velcro would occasionally catch and snag on my clothing, especially chiffon and other types of breezy fabric, which you don't want near velcro, so avoid wearing fabrics that snag easily.

Autumn Hooper

| Jul 15, 2021

Due to De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, my orthopedist advised me to wear the brace 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the next six weeks. The first day appeared to be fantastic. My hand was extremely stiff when I awoke on the second day. It was excruciatingly painful to move my thumb even slightly to readjust the brace in the morning. I figured maybe I hadn't adjusted it properly the first time, so I tried again. On day two, I notice that the strings are beginning to fall off. Day three, I'm in excruciating pain when I wake up. I've noticed that the hard structure just to the side of the velcro loops is actually resting on the tendon it's supposed to protect. It always returns to rest on the tendon, no matter how I adjust it. The threads that were coming loose were the ones that held the fabric in place over the other hard surface on the brace's other side. As a result, I was unable to make necessary adjustments. In addition, the metal used to make the thumb Spica kept breaking. To keep it in place, I had to use double-sided foam tape.

Scout Carroll

| Aug 07, 2021

This is a fantastic product. I broke my scaphoid bone in my wrist and had to wear a hard cast. It was causing me to lose my mind - slicing through my hand's palm around the base of my thumb br> I requested that it be taken down - I took it off myself and bought this after the doctor ignored my call. I was wearing the splint that the doctor prescribed before it was delivered. This brace is so much more supportive than the splint, and I'd say it's just as good as the one they gave me before I got the cast. I liked it a lot better than the stiff cast I was wearing before. br> The brace has a cloth sleeve that you can slip your hand into, as well as a cloth sleeve that fits your thumb, which is great because the Velcro strap doesn't hurt your thumb. This brace comes highly recommended by me.

Eleanor Saunders

| Nov 04, 2021