Basko Healthcare CMCcare Thumb Brace - Comfortable, Effective Relief for CMC Joint Arthritis Pain, Left - Large

I tried several other brands of thumb braces trying to save some money, but they all had various issues (not enough support, made hand numb, didn't fit properly, limited range of motion, etc.). I finally splurged for this one, and for once the more expensive option was absolutely worth every penny. It fits perfectly, and there is no limit to my range of motion. It completely relieves my pain. I have large hands for a woman, and the size large fits me perfectly. There is another brand of thumb brace that is also expensive and looks very similar. I decided on this one because the straps can be replaced if they wear out, so the brace should be wearable for years. The other expensive brand has straps that can not be replaced, and reviewers said they tend to wear out fairly quickly. When that happens, the only option is to buy a new brace. So if you need a brace for the long term, this brand appears to be the better choice.

found this by chance after figuring out my thumb pain wasn't going away. It had gotten to the point I couldnt sleep, couldnt really use my hand, it was bad! Tried injection, didnt help, so when I found this I thought I'd give it a try vs thinking surgery. It seemed pretty expensive for what I was seeing but I was pretty desperate. So glad I did. After about a day my pain was pretty much gone - as long as I was wearing it. I have had it for 4 months now and I wear this thing 23.5 hours a day. I can pretty much do anything as long as I have it on. I'm a 60 year old male who likes to build things, yard work, etc. It lets me do it all. It has held up very well- I am replacing the velcro strap today for the first time. I have worn it swimming, and it did fine. I remove it to wash my hands and cook, that's about it. Be sure you are buying this for pain at the base of the thumb- that is what it's designed to do. Finally, I'm kind of cheap, so spending $80 on this was a leap of faith, but even though they probably make $79 on this it was still the best money I've ever spent. some times you have to look at the big picture.

I purchased both this and the Push model at the same time to compare. The stiff plastic portion on the Push extends further across the palm and I felt that it forced the thumb more into the palm which was not comfortable to me. This Basko model, with the shorter stiff plastic piece, is more comfortable to me. Both seem well-made. The Basko gives more leeway for sizing — the push is more specific and has more sizes to choose from, but is not customizable, whereas the Basko is. The Basko also came with an extra strap. The Basko has a single strap 2cm wide, whereas the push strap divides in 2 as it crosses the back of the hand. I found the Basko more comfortable all around, and much easier to put on than the Push. I highly recommend comparing the two side-by-side. Also, Push quickly agreed to refund as long as I paid return shipping.

i have been suffering severe joint pain for the past 2-3 months. I had no idea what product to buy and was afraid to pay 90USD for something that my not even work. I read through other reviews and finally decided to place my order. My measurements are on the cusp of Med to Lg so I ordered the Lg. The package arrived earlier than the original estimated delivery time, YaY! The large is a tad big for me and eventually I will order a second brace in size Medium. For the time being I will wear the Large, I have enjoyed immediate relief from the pain. As far as I am concerned this brace is worth every penny. I am concerned about the velcro since many people have complained about the strap - It seems good to me but it is only day 1. I will add a snap to the strap if I have any issues with the velcro strap. Pros: simple, minimalistic, easy to use, and it works Cons: sizing is tough to gauge

I ordered the thumb brace after doing research on various products. I ordered the medium based on the measurements given. It just doesn't fit my thumb at all. It puts pressure on the exact point of the pain I experience, and it rubs on that area. I put moleskin on that area and it still rubs and causes pain. I am very disappointed because I was so hopeful it would help my painful arthritic thumb. I blame myself for purchasing this item without being able to try it on first. Interesting point, it fits my husband's hand very well. Perhaps the medium was simply too large?

I was so excited to get this brace! As soon as it arrived I tore it out of the packaging and put it on. It fit pretty well on the thumb itself, but did not sit well with the rest of my hand. The palm side of the brace where the velcro attaches sticks out (and catches on things), and on the back on my hand the brace dug in and pushed in on a nerve and muscle. The brace did make my thumb feel more secure and I did experience less pain in the joint, but awkward pain on the back of my hand where the brace was digging in made it hard to wear. I like that it has replaceable straps, I likes the stability it brought to my aching thumb joint. I hated that no matter how hard I tried I could not get it to stop digging in to the back of my hand below my index finger. From what I've read here it doesn't seem to make sense to return it as close to half of what I paid for it won't be refunded anyway. So I'm going to keep the brace and see of perhaps a PT can help me heat it and adjust it so it stops causing pain on my back on my hand, and get that piece on the palm side that sticks out to lay flat. In the meantime, I have ordered a different brace to see if it will fit my hand better.

Update: Ordering this type product is not the same as ordering a pre-made pair of shoes. The minor modification I made to this new purchased product did not even last two days. And I ordered their medium sized product, even tho I have a small wrist and hand, believing it would fit better than the small competitor’s product I bought a couple years ago at the Dr.’s office. So no such luck. The problem for me seems to be that the solid plastic band that sits between the thumb and index finger is not wide enough to prevent my thumb from further injury. Also the other plastic parts do not cup either the base of my thumb, nor below the small finger at the heal of my hand. (Neither did the other brand hand support product). Therefore the strap across my hand cannot possibly give any steady and/or sturdy support without crushing/folding my thumb into the palm, no matter how many ways I try toI adjust it. Meh. (So in retrospect will probably need to visit the hand specialist once again, to get a fully new, custom-made replacement support brace made because the old one that was made is now disintegrating…. probably the best solution overall considering that not everyone’s hand is going to fit this type of uniformly made, 3-size-only, product. Previous review: The personalized (and expensive) hand brace that was made for me by my hand therapist, broke after three years of heavy use. I tried the other product listed here, it helped but it was uncomfortable and sweaty, even with the vents cut into the base. I was unable to modify it, and there were no additional parts or pads offered. My hand size is somewhere between a small and a medium for this newer product I just purchased. So I purchased the medium. But I already like it much better than the other brand. So…. In order to obtain the relief I needed and avoid causing injury to my thumb, it was necessary to stuff about a third of an inch thick, inch long pad, between my thumb and first finger, along the webbing of my hand that spans between the two fingers. I don’t blame the design….the heal of my thumb is larger than more typical small hands, (probably from the many years of the hands-on type of work I did for a living, along with playing piano and several other musical instruments), so that a small size is too small, but a medium size is just a tad too big. But once the pad is in place….it fits perfectly! I also appreciate the extra straps, and liner that comes with this product, and especially appreciate these can be reordered. That makes this product far more comfortable than either one of the two previous thumb braces I used these last three years.

Size small. See pics for my hand size. Very comfortable even without cushion. Stabilizes joint very well while allowing hand and finger movement. I tried three of the top fabric stabilizers and none of them were firm enough. I’m a nurse and I also sew a lot, so I use my hands all the time. This allows me to do my activities without pain and it cleans easily. Expensive, but necessary and effective, and that’s why they can charge so much. I highly recommend.