OTC Wrist Brace, Molded Exoskeleton, Low-Profile, Exolite, Medium

I got this brace for my carpal tunnel, and I wear it over a thumb stabilizer brace. My job requires us to work with gloves on. Even though I had to go up 2 glove sizes, my carpal tunnel and trigger finger pain has almost ceased to exist. Total game changer for anyone with it. The fit is completely adjustable which is great and it has lasted for good bit with working 6 days a week the last 2 months. It’s still going strong. It’s not bulky like some others. If I could change anything about it. I would try to incorporate the thumb stabilizer into it. But overall I would definitely recommend!

After surgery, I needed to be in a brace for six weeks. This brace was good for the summer as it was lighter and more breathable than the standard wrist splint. I did purchase liners for it, which helped with any sweating or rubbing.

I don't know why this is so protective, but it is the best wrist brace I have when it comes to doing outdoor lawn and forest work. It takes a few extra seconds to get it cinched up, but you can work for hours with minimal pain once it is on. I use it under a work glove so the hard plastic isn't an issue with gripping. Using it without a glove isn't advised -- but you should wear work gloves anyway. I have about 5 other wrist braces. I have a TFCC tear and assume that this would also be very useful for anyone with tha recent break, sprain, arthritis or carpal tunel issues. I just wore this for 9 hours of driving a Cat 299D3 yesterday, without a glove, and completely forgot I had it on -- and no issues with pain after at night.

The truth is, I like this product. Or rather, I like what it's supposed to be. There are several major flaws with it. 1] it's not "low profile". in fact it has a larger profile than most braces. Why? Because the top part doesn't sit on the hand. It actually sticks out more (even tightening it to keep it down, at which point you're literally cutting into your own wrist, doesn't really keep it flush against your hand). 2] the biggest flaw, IMO, is the velcro strap designed to help keep it against your forearm. It's that black strap at the bottom in the product image above. See, the other two straps (the one up at the top for your hand, and the one on your forearm on the other side (you can see them in the back of the image) have an adjustable hook and loop closure. It's a very good design too, as it stays secure (and doesn't slide/loosen too easily). But that velcro part is, for some reason, supposed to go through a little hole in the plastic of the brace. The actual piece was broken when I got it. It is TINY. Literally, where it connects to the main part of the brace, it's barely 1mm thick. Yes, millimeter. It's so poorly engineered, it's sad. And to clarify a bit of what I mentioned in the first issue, the actual length from the wrist to the top of the hand part (upper part of the brace) is longer than most off the shelf braces (hence why it actually sticks up). The inner cushion is rather nice, and again there could be some workarounds, IF that velcro issue wasn't so glaring and "design killing". All they had to do was make that slot for the velcro about a half inch further in, and this would have been a passable brace for light duty support.

I have one for my right wrist… Now I have one for my left wrist. These are wonderful. They give you the support without being bulky and obvious. I received my first after a patient broke my wrist. Now I have tendinitis in my left wrist. I love how lightweight these are. You have support in all the right spots without all the extra weight and bulk.The one thing that you should be aware of is the Plastic in between the thumb and index finger can get very irritating. I have taken some Coban and wrapped it around the plastic when it gets sturdy it’s a very simple thing to unwrap and put more on. I would not even dock a star, Because these honestly are the best things on the market

Neither this product or the Ossur product have any branding on the brace itself, but the braces are exactly the same product. The OTC one cost $5 more, came in a different box, and did not have any instructions, while the Ossur came with an instruction pamphlet. An easy way to save $5!I have been using an Ossur brace for years and am mostly happy with it. It is the least intrusive brace I have found to wear at night, and my carpal tunnel is slowly getting better, although slower than I would like. So far I have avoided surgery, which is a big plus.

I did a month of research before ordering these. My research showed that some reviewers complained about them breaking after only a few uses. Others complained about the rubber part between the thumb and first finger being annoying. I followed the directions when fitting the brace to my wrist and kept the rubber strap just below the first knuckle on the first finger. I have yet to feel any discomfort. These braces are not meant to offer support while performing any type of physical activity. In fact, the medical articles about CTS advise brace users to wear them during sleep and not while doing activities. This is to give the tendons and tissues a chance to heal by remaining in a neutral position during rest. The journal articles also point out that overuse of braces will cuase the muscles involved to atrophy. So, with all of that in mind, I wear them while sleeping. If I do something to cause CTS pain, will wear them for a few hours to give the tendons and tissues some rest. I would recommend these to anyone. They are lightweight, and you hardly notice you are wearing them. They adjust easily and you can remove them in seconds.