CMCcare Thumb Brace

This brace has been extremely helpful in giving my thumb the support it needs to relieve the joint pain in my CMC. I was hesitant because of the high cost, but it has worked better than any over the counter brace, or even the bulky brace my regular doctor's office gave me

While this may be helpful for some people this did not work for me. The bone at the base of my thumb is enlarged and this is where my pain is coming from. When I tightened this splint to stop movement it hurt too much to keep it on. I had high hopes for this but will have to keep looking.

OMA: We are very sorry to hear this brace wasn't the right solution for you.  We hope you find relief for your thumb pain soon.

I have tried so many products for the arthritis in my left thumb pad. I used this thumb brace last night for the first time and was pain free. I would highly recommend anyone with the same problem I have, I would suggest you try this solution.

I was in complete awe...I ordered my brace on Tuesday morning and on Thursday it arrived! Such customer service! I’ve been wearing it less than a week and am already getting relief. The best and well worth the cost.

OMA:  Thank you for sharing your shopping experience with us. We are always thrilled to get feedback about our helpful customer service team!

I've had injections that didn't work and thumb spica splints that prevent you from using your hand. This splint allows you to still function while giving support in just the right area. Fit is good if you measure properly. Expensive for what you get but cheaper than injections!

I am happy with the product except I could not wear for an extended period of time. the area between the thumb would get sore from the plastic.

OMA: Thank you for your comments. We are always happy to receive feedback from our customers.  Adding a self adherent gel pad for extra comfort and cushioning for the area between your thumb may help.  One option is the Gel Mate® Silicone Gel Sheet (sold separately) on this website. It comes with instructions and a pre-sized pattern you can use to cut a pad out of the gel material.

The support this guard offers is awesome. It, along with inflammation meds, has provided me unimaginable relief. No more shots or bulky braces. However, the hard material can be uncomfortable. I feel a cushion insert should be included with the purchase of the thumb guard. I made my own but based on the price of this guard, surely the cushion insert could be included. Thanks for making a great product!

Reduced 95% of my pain immediately; my right thumb is the affected joint, & while wearing this splint I can easily twist my motorcycle throttle without pain AND without restriction in my range of motion!

For six months I have had thumb issues in the joints. 20+ years typing at work, weed eating, chopping wood or making kindling has put wear and tear on my joints. I tired a bowler's wrist guard but it was too sweaty. Once I found this I decided to pay the money and within 5-6 weeks my thumb is feeling so much better. I am no longer wearing it and I truly believe this product helped. It is so wroth the price!

This brace gives support just where you need it. Well worth the money! I wear it every day while doing chores, it’s not a cumbersome brace at all. It’s still allows movement.

This would be a great brace except the way to secure it via poorly designed velcro simply doesn't work. It is constantly coming loose, and flapping. Very disappointed in it, especially for the cost. If it wont stay on securely, it defeats the purpose.

OMA: We are very sorry to hear you were disappointed with your purchase. Your satisfaction is very important to us. Please contact our customer service team at 1-888-378-7763 or [email protected] so that we can help provide a solution. We would appreciate the opportunity to deliver a positive buying experience.

I had a custom-fit brace made by the occupational therapist that helped with the pain, but limited use of my hand. This brace stays out of your way while keeping your thumb in the proper position to prevent pain. You can wear it all day, wash your hands, and do everything as usual with this one. It allows complete use of your hand. It even fits under a glove.

Good protector, but in my opinion, too expensive. I haven't seen another brace like this and if you suffer from arthritis or arthrosis of the thumb, it is worth the investment.

My husband wears this everyday at work and says he has no pain. If he forgets to wear it his thumb hurts by the end of the day. He is a physical therapist. He swears by this product.

My brace just arrived and it’s wonderful. I have very small hands and ordered a small which fits me perfectly. The pain in my thumb joint is finally quiet for the first time in months. This brace actually cradles the joint so well and relieves the pain. I am actually able to finally use my hand without constantly whelping in pain during every movement. This was worth every cent I paid for it to finally have some relief.
Thank you so much for giving me use of my hand again 😊

I never realized that how common arthritis in the hands, palm, thumb was but this brace makes ALL the difference in the world. Prior to purchasing, my hand would ache at night and I would beg my husband to massage my hands. This brace protects the palm/thumb area and allows me to do pretty much everything I need including lifting weights without repercussions.

Occupational Therapist recommended a similar brace like this but this was cheaper. Demonstrated its effectiveness on the first day of receiving it. Thumb started hurting so put it on and ache went away immediately. It's also cheaper than the more expensive one with replaceable Velcro straps.

Although my OT took careful measurements it did not fit (too small)) when it arrived. So, I sent it back. I got a partial refund. The therapist wants me to order a larger one but I'm hesitant and so far have not got around to it.

This provides great support for my thumb. The Velcro does come undone from time to time. It has not been wet and I would recommend it.

I was hesitant to spend the money on this brace. Ive had one expensive one from the doctor that didn't help much at all. After contemplating for weeks, i finally ordered. I have a small hand, and a bit bony too, but the fit is perfect. I put it on, and adjusted the strap and have worn it ever since. The pain relief was immediate, and so much more function of my hand. I couldn't be happier. A very well designed and effective support. Mine came with a spare velcro strap and storage pouch. 5 stars!

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

This brace has made a significant difference in decreasing the amount of pain I’ve experienced (coupled with cortisone shots). Has enabled me to postpone surgery for which I am pleased.

Perfect for arthritis And easy to wear

This brace really does help with the pain in my hand. I have CMC thumb arthritis pain and bone on bone. My physical therapist recommended a brace. I like this one and it helps relieve the pain. Doesn't get rid of it, but it's not as bad when I wear the brace. I work on the computer a lot in my job and now I always try to have the brace on. I've even ordered another, so I can just leave one at work.

I bought this for my wife who has arthritis in her hand. She will be having surgery for the problem, but when the doctor saw her wear this brace, he was impressed with what it does. He wanted more details.

This one really works. Doesn't push your thumb into awkward positions, relieves pain and gives you back motion

This helps me to continue doing Carpentry since I have Osteoarthritis of my thumb joints, when I don’t wear I pay the price later!!

This brace is great! I was dubious because of the price but it was just perfect. I am a 38 year beauty industry professional losing my thumb joints on my right hand and this is allowing me to hold brushes and dryers. Protects your tender spots and let's you work.

After dealing with decreasing ability to grip or hold item and with increased pain in my thumb, I finally saw an orthopedic hand specialist who diagnosed a growing arthritic malformation, cmc arthritis and subluxation of the thumb.He recommended the Push brace, but after reading the reviews of the Push and of this brace, I ordered this one. Right out of the package, this brace was very uncomfortable and rubbed on the protrusion at my CMC joint I had a piece of silicon gel and tried to pad the brace with it, but it didn’t provide enough cushioning at the protrusion. I finally lined the brace with Dr. Scholl’s moleskin and that provided a little more comfort. However, the protrusion was still rubbing. Another layer of linking made the brace too tight, I finally used a small square of the soft side of stick on velcro to add extra cushioning in that one small spot. Finally the brace is comfortable enough. I wear it all day and combined with the Voltaren topical antiinflammatory prescribed by my doctor and that I apply 4 times a day, the pain has decreased and I have not dropped anything since I got the brace. I do suggest that standard shipping be included in the price. I always check to see if I can purchase something using Amazon Prime before buying from a vendor and hesitate to buy anything if I have to pay for shipping. After receiving the brace and finding it uncomfortable, I did not purchase your silicon sheet because I did not want to pay shipping. I found another solution.

OMA:  Thank you for the feedback.  You spoke and we listened! We want our customers to have a positive shopping experience. The CMCcare Thumb brace now ships free first class mail.

When it arrived, this brace was uncomfortable. I had read that a therapist with a heat gun could adjust the brace to customize the fit. I tried using my hair dryer on high to soften it a bit and rolled the edge that was cutting into my hand around the curve of a spoon. That worked well. Also, the inside of the brace was hard and pressed uncomfortably on my swollen joint. I didn’t order the silicon gel sheet because I hate paying for shipping and made an exception for ordering the brace. (Shipping should be included in the price, esp. in these days of Amazon Prime.) I made a template of the interior side of the brace from aluminum foil and then traced it and cut a liner from Dr. Scholl’s adhesive moleskin. Much better, but I still needed more padding on the boney protrusion, so I used a small square of the loop side of adhesive velcro just where I needed it and now I can wear the brace all day. With applying the topical antiinflammatory prescribed by my doctor and wearing the brace all day (and a softer one at night), my thumb has stayed in place and my pain has been reduced.

Recently started PT and therapist recommended the Thumb Brace to keep the thumb from collapsing. (broke thumb and wrist in July). So far so good. I think it may be a bit too big, since the thumb moves within the opening. But will let PT therapist tell me. Pricing is very good.

This does its job but the fit is a little awkward. It took me quite a while to figure out where to position the strap so that the brace nested in my palm like it should. And the point where the strap folds over on the back needs to be changed to reduce pressure on the back of your hand. It does it’s job but there are some fit issues.

I was leery to try this because it just didn't seem like much. I have had tremendous pain in the base of my thumb and had been wearing a bulky brace that I couldn't function in at work. I read the reviews on this one and decided to give it a try. I got it 2 days ago and haven't taken it off. Very low profile and comfortable and very effective. I have full use of all my fingers without the thumb pain.

I thought I had carpal tunnel, but those braces never helped my thumb. When my doctor told me it was thumb arthritis, he suggested this brace. It works beautifully to keep my thumb stable and relieve the pain.

I got a brace from a hand surgeon a few months ago, exactly like this. I thought it fit well until I ordered this one. I no longer have to wrap the edges with tape, to prevent getting sores. I would recommend this brace, I love it!

I needed this because I have arthritis in the base of my thumb. I like this brace better than the full hand braces with the metal strips. I don't have to worry about getting it wet and the silicone it is made out of is comfortable.

This is a great brace. It gives lots of support while having a small profile pn your hand. I find the strip between the thumb and forefinger is a little wide but it is easy to trim with scissors. It is a little pricy but it gives great support.

I bought this for CMC joint pain on the recommendation of a Physical Therapist. Years of repetitive use with garden clippers, shovels, rakes, opening jars had caused the joint to stay inflamed and painful. I tried different local store bought hand braces, but they were always too bulky and I wouldn’t wear them. This small thumb brace device is comfortable and it works. I wore it for six weeks, giving my thumb joint area time to heal, and it did. Now I only wear it when I intend to use my hand for anything that might possibly stress that area, and it fits nicely under work gloves. I can open a jar again! I agree with the other reviews - a beige/flesh tone would be a plus.

I had very similar thumb braces made at the physician’s office that lasted about 2yrs. The material started to crack & crumble. I suffered with pain for a couple more years & (don’t know why), just haven’t gone back to the Doctor. I was searching the Internet for ideas for pain relief & found this website. Ordered the CMCcare braces for both hands, which arrive quickly, and I was thrilled! Immediate relief! Amazing that this little thing keeps the thumb joint in place to relieve the pain & pressure. I also have a little more mobility with daily tasks than the very rigid Doctor made braces. These provided instant relief! And the material these CMCcare braces is softer/more pilable & I expect they will last much longer than 2 years. Only wish they came in beige/flesh tone so they aren’t as noticeable. Worth the cost!

OMA - Thanks for your feedback! We always love hearing from our customers.  We will pass on your suggestion for a lighter color as we are always looking for ways to improve our products.

Good product, helps immobilize my thumb

Ive had my brace for almost a year, and wash it nightly, then airdry overnight. I wear it daily when i'm doing things that a fabric brace would be an issue (watching dishes, gardening, etc)
My brace has held up well all of this time, without replacing velcro yet. It us reakly very durable

This thumb brace alleviated the constant pain and aching of my left thumb. Was trying it out before taking the drastic step of an operation. This brace in combination with a shot may cure or delay the need for a carpel tunnel procedure. Worth trying and worth the price.

This is my first brace. Helps give stabilization for key ignition cars & key entry house doors. I am an avid cyclist & it helps ease my pain during rides.

This is my second purchase because I lost the last one, and could not do without it. The brace is very comfortable to wear and immediately eases the pain from picking things up, painting and writing. I had one custom made for me at the Doctors, but it is not half as comfortable to wear as this thumb brace. This is easy to put on and take off and adjust, and much easier to clean than the one made for me.

I can now handle my computer mouse without the screaming pain. Thanks so very very much for such a fine product!!

I & do find it helpful. my only complaint is that it is that the hard plastic can cause a blister at the base of my thumb. It should be padded & then would be a much better product.

OMA: Thank you for your feedback.  If your skin is thin or your thumb bones are enlarged from arthritis, adding a soft, self adherent gel pad for extra comfort and cushioning can help.  One option is the Gel Mate® Silicone Gel Sheet (sold separately) on this website. It comes with instructions and a pre-sized pattern you can use to cut a pad out of the gel material. It is easy to cut and place into the brace for improved comfort without making the brace bulky.

Like the support and pain relief...Use to wash dishes, mow lawn, wash off and works like new... Purchased Feb. 2018. Wish I knew how to purchase online...I have a RX from my hand surgeon...So sad it is not covered by Medicare or Medicaid!

Only drawback is the velcro sometimes pinches the skin on top of my hand...but I can cross the velcro straps to help increase the pressure, do not understand why Medicare would not approve this device?

I have worn Push Metagrip braces for a couple of years and love the relief they provide. This is just as effective AND the single band is more breathable and so it is more comfortable. I also love that the band is removable so it can be traded out to dry with the extra that is provided

I have a drawer full of braces for both thumbs, but most are too big and cumbersome to wear during the day. I'm an artist so need complete flexibility and had given up on finding anything I could wear while working. But now my problem is solved! I've worn the left thumb brace every day, all day. It gives enough support but is so lightweight and small that I almost forget I'm wearing it. A friend said it looked like a fitness bracelet so I don't hesitate to wear it in public. I just ordered one for my right hand and I'm grateful to have found this based on reading reviews on Amazon!

I certainly would not buy it again. Poor quality and lousy fit. Large size is made for for people with small hands. Way too tight on the thumb hole. Stitching on lock end (where it says Basko) is
coming apart. Velcro connection on opposite end should have been reversed. It cuts into the palm unless you pad it. Seems like a lot of money for some thing so poor quality.

OMA: Your satisfaction is very important to us and we want you to be happy with your purchase. Please contact our customer service team at 1-888-378-7763 or [email protected] We would appreciate the opportunity to provide you with a positive buying experience.

Better fit than others tried. Can hammer & do other hand demanding actions. Comfortable enough to sleep with them on. Strap design particularly comfortable- Use on both thumbs.

It does provide some support, but the fit is uncomfortable. Padding offers very little help.

OMA: We are sorry to hear that you found the CMCcare uncomfortable for your hand. The CMCcare is a firm brace. The material has some flexibility to allow you to shape it,  but it has to be firm to provide the correct amount of support. If needed, the brace can be adjusted by a hand therapist trained to use a heating tool to custom fit your brace. We want our customers to be happy with their purchases. Please contact our customer service team if we can help in any way.

This brace allows me to have support without confining my thumb or hand. Highly recommend if you have pain using your thumb.

Love this brace! The extra bands are perfect for quick changing when you get them wet or dirty. Comfortable and fast delivery!! Will probably order one for my Mom's arthritis as well. Won't need 30 return but was nice to have the option 😎

Greatest!! It works like a pro. I'm able to start sewing again

Excellent product. So comfortable and pain relief is instant.

My thumb joint is pretty much bone-on-bone now. This brace really reduces the daily pain, and is small enough to not interfere with day-to-day tasks.

I have osteoarthritis of the basil joint, bone on bone. This product supports the joint which is great as other products, glove type tend to restrict thumb movement and then that would cause my thumb to hurt. I did need a little padding between thumb and finger, I read that someone cut it smaller, may end up doing that. At night I wear a thin hand sleeve under this, makes it more comfortable. So glad some one invented this. Just easier and less restrictive to wear. Now if they could make it in flesh tone, that would be perfect.

I been having pain on my thumb for almost a year i found a brace called push metagrip its a great thumb brace a little expensive but if its going to help my thumb get better it will be worth it. After 2 weeks the metal that's surrounding the thumb broke because i think its too tin. then i start looking around again for almost the same but more support i mean metal wise and then i found this product i was a little skeptic about it because of the low review but went ahead and purchase it this time i order large my other brace was medium And this one is way cheaper finally i got it in the mail was really fast shipping i was suprised the moment i open the box and wear it i litterally cried because the pain that i been having went away and im so thankful that i found this one i like how they made this they said its hard but for me its just right it support my thumb so it wont over extend. I like the fact that its a single strap were my other one is double i like that the metal sorrounding is thicker than my previous one and u can adjust the strap. By the way im only 38 and i found out that my thumb is already bone to bone the Dr was even surprised that i wore out my cartridge so early usually for Men is the age is 50 and for women is 40. I was 12yrs ahead but all and all im thankful for this product i know its not for Everyone but what do you have to lose by wearing this maybe its a little hard but for me i rather feel that than be in pain.

I've tried several of the lower cost ones which always had drawbacks. Because I have small hands and thin skin it required some alterations. I cut the area between my thumb and forefinger to make it less wide. It now fits well and I don't even notice I have it on. Glad I sprung for the higher cost. Highly recommend.

While these braces (I purchased one for each hand), recommended by my occupational therapist, are expensive, they're worth it! Due to arthritis over the past several years, my thumb joints had became grossly displaced and almost golf-ball ball sized. However, after wearing these braces continuously for over a month, my thumb bones are moving back into place and the swelling is greatly reduced. I have complete confidence that with sustained use, my hands will soon be back to normal - in both function and appearance!

Love everything about it. Avoiding surgery as long as possible. This brace has really supported my joint and decreased the pain. Just received another one for my left thumb.

My hand surgeon recommended I try this brace. It does seem to help. It was easy to fit, watch the video untill you feel comfortable cutting the velcro. I wear it 10-12 hours a day. I added padding at the top of the thumb.

My hand specialist recommended it to manage arthritis in the thumb joint, and it's making a big difference. Definitely get someone who knows to set it up for you, because it only works right after adjustment.

A little uncomfortable at first due to painful arthritis but with the addition of some thick moleskin it's quite comfortable now! I like that I have pretty much full use of my thumb as I'm a photographer and can use it to hold a camera lens. The brace comes with an extra strap plus the strap is totally adjustable for a custom fit. Very impressed with the unique Velcro strap end. Plus it comes with it's own little drawstring bag. This is the third splint I tried and my favorite. Nicely done!

easy to fit and does seem to help quite a bit

I got one for each hand. I’ve only had them for about a week, but I’ve worn them day and night. They help with the pain and seem to be helping with numbness In my fingers when I sleep. I take my right-hand one off for messy jobs, but that’s just because I don’t want it to get all funky or smelly.

This brace is the most comfortable brace I have worn bit does not interfere with daily activities, yet provides much needed to support which cuts down on discomfort. I liked it so much, I ordered another one for my other hand

Velcro doesn't work as well as we thought it would

I had trouble with the hard plastic digging into my thumb and side of index finger. I used the soft side of Velcro and wrapped it around the top of the thumb opening and now it’s sooo comfortable! The other minor issue was what several people were complaining about, the Velcro closing mechanism coming undone soon after purchase. I sewed on a large snap, cut the rubber name tag off, and now it stays closed. So with these changes (for me) it’s truly a fantastic thumb brace.

OMA: We are happy to hear that you are enjoying the CMCcare Thumb Brace. While we don't recommend making alternations to the brace, we are happy that it worked out for you. Thank you for the great review! 

Don't really fit my hand and not able to bend the material to make them more supportive.

I received this a few days ago (well within the time listed when ordering) for basal joint arthritis. My brother uses the Push Metagrip, but that one was more expensive, and there were numerous complaints in the reviews about the quality of the Velcro, and the velcro on that one is not replaceable.

I ordered the Basko CMCcare brace because it comes with an extra velcro strap, plus it's removable, and it looks very similar to the Push Metagrip. The Velcro seems pretty strong. (Hint: I read somewhere that tightening a Velcro strap too much causes it to weaken, so I've followed that hint on the Mueller brace, and it make a huge difference)

It's putting a bit of pressure on the basal joint, so I've loosened it a bit. It's certainly less cumbersome, and gives me more range of motion in my other fingers than the old Mueller Thumb stabilizers that I've been using for the last few years, although I'm still using the Mueller at night. In order to fit it properly, I followed the video directions on this website, which were more clear than the printed instructions in the package. I did just get a cortisone injection in that joint, so time will tell. I like it enough that I just ordered one for my other hand.

This brace is an answer to my prayers, and does exactly what it claims to. It immobilizes the joint, while still allowing full movement of the hand and wrist. After 25 years of typing and using a mouse daily, my joint is worn out. I've tried other hand/wrist braces, but they don't target the correct joint like this one does. It takes away the pain, and allows me to do my job without hindrance. I also wear it when working at home. I was skeptical of this product because of the cost, but so glad I took the chance and purchased it. Well worth it.

I bought this for my wife. She has full blown fibromyalgia and arthritis and she was suffering with her left hand due to the 2 diseases so after I read up about this thumb brace I bought it for her. When she started wearing it she said she could tell a difference in how her pain levels had dropped after a couple of days. One issue she had (and is covered in the instructions that come with the thumb brace) is there was too much pressure on the web part of her hand so we removed it and I simply cut it back a little at a time and she would wear it to see if it was fine. It only took us a couple of small trimming's from the plastic and it was perfect then. She now loves it and wears it every day all day long and said she is glad this brace is working for her. I asked her if it was 5 star worthy and she replied quickly...YES!!! We're glad there is a product like this for those painful ares that can be difficult to treat so thank you CMCcare for making this thumb brace available!!

This is a great brace to use after thumb injections and to support CMC joint until surgery can be performed.

I was expecting it to be softer, like a rubber spatula blade, not hard like the handle. I've gotten a small blister from the inside of the thumb hole, but it went away later. All in all, a good product, it helps a lot with my trigger thumb.

OMA: We are glad you found the CMC Thumb Brace helpful for your trigger thumb.  Although theoretically the CMCcare may be worn for other thumb issues, it was specifically designed for pain relief of CMC Thumb Arthritis. (We recommend the 3pp Oval-8 Finger Splint for Trigger Thumb) Purchasing the correct size can be the key to comfort. The plastic used on the brace is intentionally firm enough to provide thumb support, but flexible enough to mold to your hand for a custom fit. The brace may also be used with padding for additional comfort.  Please contact our customer service team if we can help in any way.

I have been using the CMCcare brace for about two weeks.  What a difference!   As soon as I put it on, the pain lessened.  The arthritis in my thumb is mild but over-use (knitting) had increased my discomfort quite a bit.  After wearing it for a few days the ache in my thumb was almost gone.  I like that it is light weight and I can still use my hand to type, write, golf and even knit.  It is easy to get on and off and I do like how simple it is to adjust the strap and squeeze the stay for a comfortable fit.  I would really  recommend this splint for anyone with thumb pain.