MUELLER Sports Medicine Adjust-to-Fit Thumb Brace, Spica Splint, Thumb Pain Relief Stabilizer for Men and Women, Ideal for De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, Arthritis, Sprains, Fits Right or Left, Black, One Size

So, I have an overuse injury of my left thumb (partial texting, partial bicycle riding, partial old hyper extension injury). What I need is to stabilize and decrease motion of the thumb so it can rest and heal. My original injury used to be called a gamekeepers thumb (although my tendon is not avulsed). Since I believe in staying with name brands I tried this brace and one by Ace. Both are comfortable, both help remind me not to overuse the thumb, and both have stays, but this one allowed for more flexibility in adjusting the amount of support while still providing some thumb movement, but also really supports the wrist (necessary to adequately restrict the thumb). It also allows for more variation in how much support you create, but even in the looser adjustments still provides thumb support. This brace customizes its fit using velcro closures - 2 at the wrist and one over the thumb. This allows you to create a comfortable fit for the hand yet keep the thumb restricted. You don't need to tighten it way down over the hand (which squeezes the hand) to get the support you need. The stays used in this splint are long (extending from the wrist to over the thumb joint) and are shaped well to place the thumb in a natural but supported position. Compared to the Ace, this is a more robust device, provides much better support and will I think last longer thru washings and extended use. It is more bulky though. I thought about the Grey, but didn't see spending the extra money. In either case it will be obvious that you're wearing a device. I've seen some reviewers of these stability devices say that the device allows for support but continues to allow texting. News flash!. Getting over texting thumb requires stopping the use of your thumb for texting!!! So if that's your goal (to continue texting) this is NOT the device for you because it actually works to restrict the thumb motion in a manner that makes texting difficult to do. In other words it does what it's supposed to!! From a sizing perspective, I believe this device (compared to the Ace) provides more meaningful flexibility for obtaining a good fit with different sized hands. I'm an adult make with moderate sized (7.5 surgical glove size) hands, and there is still lots of adjustment potential both up and down. Conclusion: I really like this device. If you're serious about rehabilitating your thumb injury, I think this is an excellent option. Mueller is a company that's been around a long time. My family has used their stabilizers for other joints as well. They still hold up. Give it a go!!

I purchased this brace (plus two additional) for a thenar eminence area injury. This was by far the brace that allowed the most comfortable, adjustable fit for areas around the palm, thumb, while still allowing me to keep a loose but stable fit around my lower hand/wrist area. I wore this brace almost continuously for over 3 weeks with no issues with Velcro, it held tight throughout wear. The thumb stabilizer allowed my thenar injury to heal, and I am now fully recovered. Highly recommend, thank you

I've worn this brace for exactly four (4) weeks today. The first day was a challenge because I have small hands and the v-space between the thumb and hand pinched my hand terribly. I purchased a hand sock to go underneath and the problem was solved. The first two weeks were a God send. The brace fit snuggly and my thumb was stable with no discomfort. The brace is very lightweight and the material is airy and breathable. I could sleep with no added discomfort from the brace. Now fast forward two weeks. I noticed the brace starting to slip to where the metal supports on each side of the thumb were no longer positioned correctly. This caused significant pain when I moved my hand, I adjusted the brace accordingly to reposition it. Three weeks later. The velcro (especially around the thumb), doesn't hold well at al and now I have to readjust the brace multiple times a day. The material has stretched during use. The stretching, combined with the velcro not holding, has made the perfect brace, just an "alright" brace - that's why I gave it four (4) stars. I need to keep a brace on for two (2) more weeks. I may have to purchace another one to make it through that time. While they are not that expensive, I would have thought one would last through the injury time. I don't think that this would be a problem for people with bigger hands.

This brace was a godsend. Very well made, fit perfectly, comfortable, provided immediate relief.

For background, I broke delicate bones in both my hands in a near-fatal MVA. Since then, I have of coursed aged to the point at which I cause a small fire by the friction of the now-lengthy spinning to get to the year of my birth. (This is a little long, but I think it’s all necessary so you can really know the amount of destruction that’s been caused to my hands, since it’s so extreme.) It’s been eight years since then, and I’ve lived in a horror movie, due to an emergency, I had to spend several days and months writing and typing more than any human should, I also developed arthritis, and the pain that’s borne from those events have caused me to be unable to get a good grip on things (literally and figuratively), I’ll often drop things and not even notice. I do not take otc painkillers regularly, and I will not take opiates, but with everything I am forced to do daily, I can’t get the chance to rest my hands, not even for an hour much less a few f days or a week. And as it always does, another shoe dropped yesterday morning when I slipped in mud and landed directly on my thumb and forefinger of my left hand. The pain was indescribable. I had an old thumb splint, and put it in. There was no metal in it, and as a result, trying to get it to the sweet spot where my thumb couldn’t move (any movement was painful), and I still had circulation in my hand. In fact, I had only two options: a) live with the pain and keep blood circulating to my hand; or, b) tighten it to stabilize my thumb/hand and then wait for the gangrene. In either case, extreme pain was involved. It’s impossible to to make it fit properly and be comfortable, you can’t do it. Either it’s too loose and your hand is moving all the time, or you lose circulation, but your thumb is relatively stable. (This is a few years old, so maybe the kind I now bought are a new design). I thought it was a long shot; since I’m a regular visitor to this site, but I did find these, and they offered overnight shipping, so I decided I’d give this one last try. Since these arrived, I am telling you, without a doubt, that I have not had pain in my thumb at all. I can’t remember when I had no pain last. The metal made me nervous, and the part in which you put your thumb, you need to ensure goes around your thumb, but I am absolutely convinced. The metal allows there to be a strong stabilizer, that will restrict movement of the thumb AND still feel comfortable. I highly recommend these. I wish I’d had them long ago. A+++++!!!

Got this for my “Mommy wrist” pain (De Quervain's tenosynovitis). I liked this brace because it was easy to put on and off, and it gave support without being too inconvenient. However, if your condition is severe, you may need more support. When I saw a specialist, he suggested a brace with more support. But this brace did help! I wore this guys 20 hours/ day and it held up the 3 months I had to wear it! In addition, I would say this is a size to fit most. I have very small hands and this brace was a little loose around the thumb.

If you're desperate for relief from De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, I would say that there are better options available. I used this splint for approximately two weeks, hoping for improvement in my severe case of De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, but I was experiencing tendon snapping and sharp pain, even while wearing this brace, because it still allows wrist and thumb movement. Maybe it's because the brace is too large for my hands? One-size-fits-all is great, until it doesn't fit you. For reference, I am an average-sized woman, so this brace is likely built with men's hand sizes in mind. The brace itself is easy to use and provides moderate protection from movement. There is (what feels like) a built-in stabilizer along the thumb tendon, but as I mentioned above, the brace is too large for my hands, so movement still occurs. If you have a severe case of DQT, you're going to need something sturdier and more heavy-duty to protect your thumb and allow it to heal. You'll also need something that will prevent all thumb and wrist movement. I ordered a brace that extends beyond the wrist and is specific to the left hand (it also offered small/medium sizing, which helped a lot). That brace is my go-to while sleeping, but I am wearing this Mueller brace during the day because it still lets me type (wearing it as I type this!) and do most day-to-day activities, while also serving as a constant reminder to take it easy on my left thumb. For under $10, it's better than nothing and provides some real benefit, but it could use more sizing options and better wrist protection.

I purchased this thumb stabilizer for my wife after she started experiencing persistent thumb strain from daily overuse. After trying a couple generic braces in the past, this one immediately stood out in terms of design and usability. The adjustability is excellent. The strap system allows for precise compression, so you can tailor the fit depending on how much support is needed that day. It provides firm stabilization at the thumb joint without immobilizing the entire hand, which makes a big difference for everyday functionality. The materials feel durable and breathable, and the construction doesn’t come across as flimsy. The hook-and-loop closure maintains its grip well throughout the day without constant readjustment. It’s also relatively low-profile, so it doesn’t feel cumbersome during normal activities. If I had one minor critique, it’s that there’s a brief break-in period while you fine-tune the strap positioning for optimal comfort. Once adjusted properly, though, it performs exactly as intended. Overall, this is a well-executed, practical support brace that delivers reliable stability without unnecessary bulk. Would confidently purchase again.

Funciona muy bien para inmovilizar el dedo

I had a brace to try it out for my diabetic cheiroarthropathy, where there is a steady reduction in flesh on the hands, with the intense symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, along with thumb muscle wastage, amass. There is also nerve damage, neuropathy, leading to painful numbness and a lack of signals reaching fingers and thumbs. I simply cannot fault this product except perhaps for slight bobbling. It holds the thumb in place and reduces pain so much, as I take opiates for this pain when it is out of control. I now simply cannot live without them. I have one for each hand, but you can alternate hands if you want to save money and only buy one. The straps have the labelling along them, so it's better to get them facing the correct direction, once you have reached your final tension required. The main label that advertises Mueller is along the longest strap of the three that there are. To summarise the 3 straps: 1) one strap to wrap around your thumb to the tension that you require - attaches as velcro component so it can stay on the thumb area or be attached to the main body of the brace on the hand; 2) one strap to wrap around your hand, which you extend via the rear side area of your hand, and there is a 'gate' area specifically for this to be achieved to the best fit possible (extremely important and good for security); 3) one strap to wrap along the base of the hand / wrist area, so that the wrist is held in the best possible comfort. It is indeed breathable and I love the warmth that it offers me as my blood circulation is poor after so many years of diabetes. Sometimes my fingers/thumbs appeared really white from poor circulation, but the pain was minimised by this support. I tried to have a break from using it constantly, as I read the customer reviews here and became worried. But I don't really need to worry. It's in use when I do hand muscle building exercises, as it gives the edge that I need to work out, both with Chinese silver chime ball pairs and with stress balls. The only negative that I can see, with relation to bobbling, is that they can get dirty pretty quickly, so need to be washed regularly. For this reason, I honestly prefer having a pair of them. I'm not too dependent yet, but I would much rather use these braces than take opiates (I take fentanyl, so imagine how painful it is). After losing my sole brace at hospital today after my haemodialysis session, I am straight back ordering a new pair of them, so that I can restore my reduction in pain relief use. Honestly, hand on heart, I highly recommend this for any diabetic like me, any carpal tunnel syndrome sufferer, any muscle wastage sufferer, any cubital syndrome sufferer and anyone on dialysis with knuckle pains and spontaneous fractures. I am a small size and it fitted very well. I couldn't ask for a better product for my suffering. I hope that your experience of chronic pain will also be dramatically reduced like I found. This is indeed a product worth paying extra for, that will be worth every single penny. And if you don't look after yourself properly, it's only you who you answer to... Best wishes.

I bought two of these and they are lifesavers. They're super well priced for how well they work. I have really bad repetitive stress injury (I suffer symptoms of carpal tunnel, trigger finger, tendonitis, de quarvains tennosinivitis/gamers thumb, etc) and, at one point, my hands basically wouldn't work at all. I've tried a couple other types of braces and found they weren't helpful for various reasons. These, however, seem to help quite a bit. The velcro wore out somewhat after a while but I use them A LOT so that's to be expected regardless of the product and they still stick pretty well anyhow. I went from wearing them nearly all the time (be careful if you do this as it can cause atrophy) to just wearing them in my sleep. Make sure that while you wear them you are not doing anything too strenuous to make your muscles/tendons fight against the braces to move as this will cause further injury. Also make sure you don't adjust them too tight. I have really petite hands and they fit me well and you can adjust them to be quite large. So it seems they will fit a wide array of hand sizes. All in all, great product, just make sure you use them correctly (as with anything you use). Hopefully they help your hands too.

Great quality. I should have get this in the first place rather than the cheap brand that lasted only for 1 month.

What was received is the same in the amazon description. Perfectly fit.