Futuro Deluxe Thumb Stabilizer, Small-Medium (Pack of 2)
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Product Reviews of Futuro Deluxe Thumb Stabilizer, Small-Medium (Pack of 2)
Product Review: Absolutely excellent.
Summary: 5 Stars
The key word here is, "stabilizer." I say that because it is not a splint, allows supported thumb movement, and enables the thumb to work as it is designed. Having recently come down with a painful and annoying "trigger thumb," I'd tried a splint only to find that the thumb was stiff and even more painful when I removed it.
This device does not use a rigid splint. Instead, it consists of extremely high quality, very comfortable, and well-assembled materials that include two thin metal bands. The bands support the thumb on the sides, allowing almost complete, but supported, flexibility. Either or both bands can be removed, varying the degree of support. With the bands removed, the devices becomes a glove that retains body heat and helps considerably to relieve pain and stiffness in cold weather.
I don't wear this thing continuously, but only when I need to do something that requires a thumb and don't feel like putting up with the trigger effect and its consequent jolt of pain. Afterward, my thumb is not stiff and actually feels better. My doctor thinks the thumb should be exercised, not bound in a splint. Unfortunately, this thumb is not attached to him, but I believe him, and I think this is a reasonable compromise, particularly since it's improving. He assures me I will be cured. Still, I will keep these thumb supporters handy.
Product Review: Consider more than wrist
Summary: 4 Stars
I have used several types of gloves for my arthritis and thought this would be good. I use a medium quilters glove, because of wrist size, and bought the same size in this. What I never thought of was the size of my thumb. These stabilizers have a really tight thumb opening and I had to cut the sewing and make them wider to fit - otherwise, my thumb went numb. There is more to these than just wrist measurements when determining size.Product Review: Difficult to keep clean!
Summary: 2 Stars
I have tendinitis. This fits reasonably well and prevents me from moving my thumb most of the time (I sometimes still feel pain, though). However, its light color means it looks dirty almost immediately, and it starts smelling really disgusting after only a couple days. I've tried cleaning it with laundry detergent & non-chlorine bleach, but it still stinks. The instructions say to hand-wash only; I'd love to throw it in the washing machine, but I don't want to ruin it since I spent $20+ at CVS. In sum, I hate it & am looking for a new model. :(Product Review: Good Product
Summary: 4 Stars
The Futuro Thumb Stabilizer have been very helpful in relieving the pain associated with basal thumb arthritis. This device allows me to work and use my hands with a minimum of pain.Product Review: Great Price
Summary: 4 Stars
It took longer to receive this product then it has other items I have purchased on Amazon. The boxes were really banged up, but the actual product was not damaged. Price was a great deal, less then it would have cost me in the store, including the shipping.