CMC Thumb Brace – Restriction Splint for Arthritis & Tendinitis Relief | Breathable Neoprene with Supportive Thumb Strap - Black, Right Hand, Medium (7 to 8 inches) | NC79565

This brace was very helpful in easing my pain and helping my hand to heal. Worth the money I paid.

Very supportive. Repeat purchase.

UPDATE: now 5 stars! I ordered another brace for me (last ones were for my mom) and the new one came sewn all the way around the strap! This brace is now perfect. Mom isn’t too happy that hers (received just a couple weeks ago) were not sewn around the strap like old ones I have. MAKE SURE yours are or return them for exchange! It makes a big difference in durability and how long it will last. We have tried several brands of thumb braces. This is by far the most comfortable and least intrusive. Easy to wear all day. Unfortunately, the long strap that wraps around the thumb and velcros is only glued together so it stretches and comes apart too quickly. It should be sewn all the way around. The next one I buy I will sew myself before wearing.

I got this on a recommendation of my occupational therapist for osteoarthritis in my CMC joint. I like it functionally. It fits well and can be pulled tighter as desired, while not unduly restricting use of my thumb. I tried another variety, which almost immobilizes the thumb; a lot more protection and lost functionality than I want. It's also easy to strip off and put back on. My major objection is its durability. After only a week of wearing it more or less full time, it shows wear and damage at the thumb. Not surprising in a way; that's a pretty busy area for day-to-day living. Still, for the substantial price, I would expect it to last for at least several months. The vendor also recommends hand washing. That's a problem for an appliance worn under cycling gloves, under gardening gloves, or out in the open for ordinary sweaty activities. Proliferating micro-organisms can be stopped by a hot-water cycle through the laundry, but wearing it in the shower or squeezing it out in a washbowl just doesn't hack it. I got okay results from water full of dish soap and isopropyl alcohol (as an antiseptic), but I'd rather not have to do that every few days. Everything is a trade-off.

Works very well on my thumb arthritis. The velcro will wear out, though. But I rebuy.

My hand therapist said I needed this and I ended up buying one for both hands. I have fairly small to average hands and wrists and this is definitely a snug fit. It has relieved so much pain and discomfort in my thumbs especially. Some days I wear it all long, and other days just if I'm beginning to feel pain. They have both held up well

I've purchased two of these in the last year. Yes, it supports my wrist and thumb while playing tennis but they are both falling apart and the cushioning inside is coming out. The stitching has come apart from the thumb all the way across the palm. I'm going to order another one and I'll check the stitching when I get it to make sure it is secure enough to last longer than the last two. If there is an issue, I'll have to try another brand.

This provides much comfort for my arthritic thumbs. First prescribed by my orthopedist but I wore out those covered by my insurance.