Abstract: A brace for supporting the tendons of the human elbows comprised of a flexible, curvilinear pad having a substantially triangular projection extending therefrom and a rigid, angled reinforcing member positioned centrally of the projection for applying pressure to the medial epicondyle. The brace is of substantial width especially adapted to be tightly wrapped about the upper forearm and elbow without slippage and is constructed of a two-layer laminate of cloth and foam rubber, or like resilient materials. The pad is easily tightened about the upper forearm by means of Velcro fastener strips attached thereon, and the projection is further secured to the elbow by an elastic strap which crosses the upper arm at the elbow joint and attaches to both sides of the projection. The elastic strap also increases the pressure exerted by the projection over the medial epicondyle.

Abstract: A brace for supporting the human wrist comprising a flexible pad having a main body, a substantially triangular projection extending therefrom, and a rigid angled reinforcing member positioned parallel to the metacarpals and centrally of the projection and main body for applying pressure to the wrist and dorsal area of the hand. The brace is adapted to be tightly secured to the wrist and hand without slippage and is constructed of a two-layer laminate of cloth and foam rubber. The pad is easily tightened about the wrist by means of Velcro fastener strips attached thereon, and the projection is further secured to the hand by an elastic strap which is attached to one end of the projection, crosses the palm and reattaches by a Velcro fastener to the other side of the projection. The elastic strap also increases the pressure exerted by the projection over the dorsal area of the hand, which in turn aids in stabilizing and supporting the area applying pressure to the wrist.