Abstract: An orthopaedic brace apparatus for the treatment of fractures is described. The brace comprises two portions (2,3) joined together by a strap (4). The first portion (2) comprises at least one preformed pad and the second portion (3) comprises at least two preformed pads (5, 6) joined together by resilient material (7). The resilient material is elastically deformable and the preformed pads are formed from a material that resists slippage such that the apparatus provides gentle compression on the fracture.

Abstract: A wrist brace is provided for supporting a hand and a wrist of a wearer. The wrist brace includes first and second rigid support members that define a cavity therebetween for receiving at least a portion of the hand and the wrist of a wearer. A removable pillow is operatively connected to the first rigid support member to protect the wrist from possible discomfort due to the impact of the wrist with an external item.

Abstract: A tennis elbow support comprising a main body having an opening and a tendon pad having a pad base and a raised portion that projects from the pad base. The tendon pad is inserted into the opening so that the raised portion projects outwardly from a bottom surface of the main body. The main body can be releasably secured in a substantially circular configuration so that the support can be placed around the forearm of a user and the tennis elbow support can be tightened around the arm of the user with tendon pad in contact with the arm so that straight-line pressure is applied across the extensor muscle and tendon.

Abstract: An orthotic device may be utilized to promote flexion or extension of a patient's wrist. At least one support member having a pivotal portion may be angularly positioned through the use of a tensioning member in conjunction with a hinge to effect the desired therapeutic fixation of the joint, or alternatively, to permit a limited range of motion. The tensioning member is connected on one end to a post, and on the other end to an anchor, wherein the positions of flexion or extension are created depending on the direction in which the tensioning member extends from the anchor to the post.

Abstract: An orthopedic traction tower system, and components thereof, for use in surgery, fracture repair, and/or radiography. The traction tower system may include a base for receiving the proximal end of a patient's limb, a tower arm for applying tractive forces to a distal end of a patient's limb, and a joint that movably connects the base and the tower arm such that the tower arm can be positioned for surgical access and/or for applying different types of traction, among others.

Abstract: A fishing rod holding apparatus which enables the fisherman to resist lateral and twisting loads imposed on the rod by a fish which is pulling the line from one side to the other. The apparatus comprises a forearm mounting section which is connected securely to the forearm, and a hand engagement section which engages the person's hand and also enables a gripping of the handle of the rod. The hand engagement apparatus is able to rotate about a side-to-side axis of rotation, but limits movement about a back-and-forth axis of rotation.

Abstract: An orthosis for stretching tissue around a joint of a patient between first and second relatively pivotable body portions. The orthosis includes a first arm member affixable to the first body portion and including a first extension member extending therefrom. A second arm member affixable to the second body portion is also included and has a second extension member having an arcuate shape extending therefrom. The second extension member is operatively connected to the first extension member and travels trough the first extension member along an arcuate pat when the second arm member is moved from a first position to a second position relative to the first arm member.

Abstract: A therapeutic mobilization device is disclosed. The device includes a flexion assembly, a pro/supination assembly and a valgus carrying angle compensation device. The flexion assembly has an arm attachment assembly and an elbow actuator and the elbow actuator defines and axes of rotation. The pro/supination assembly is attached to flexion assembly and has a distal forearm attachment assembly and a pro/supination actuator operably connected thereto. The valgus carrying angle compensation device is operably attached to the flexion assembly and the pro/supination assembly. Preferably the pro/supination assembly is slidably mounted on a housing shaft whereby during flexion the pro/supination assembly is free to move along the housing shaft. Further, preferably the arm attachment assembly includes an attachment ring and an adjustable clamp pivotally attached thereto whereby the attachment ring defines a pro/supination axis and the adjustable clamp pivots orthogonally to the pro/supination axis.

Abstract: A hinged dorsal carpal tunnel brace comprises a first substantially arcuate splint portion for fastening to a dorsal side of a patient's forearm. The first splint portion includes at least one strap for fastening the first arcuate splint portion to the patient's forearm. A second splint portion attaches to a dorsal side of the patient's hand and includes at least one strap for fastening to the patient's hand. A hinge pivotally connects the first splint portion to the second splint portion and allows pivotal motion through a preselected arcuate distance in radial and ulnar directions.

Abstract: A sleeve-type wrist brace made of elastic material has a finger end and a forearm end, with an adjustable curved thumb strap and adjustable wrist straps.

Abstract: The present application discloses an open air wrist brace for use in supporting the wrist in an anatomically neutral position, or in a position that permits therapeutically-useful extension, without increasing pressure on the carpal tunnel, median nerve or flexor tendons in the forearm.

Abstract: A wrist support brace for patients with contractured wrists utilizes an adjustable strap to physically force the contractured wrist into a non-contractured position, thereby allowing the wrist to heal in a normal position.

Abstract: A wrist brace comprising in combination, a flexible holder to receive the user's wrist and having two flaps adapted to be closed toward one another or toward the wrist to secure the holder about the wrist of the user, tightening straps associated with the flaps, at least one first strap having an anchored end or ends at one flap and at least one second strap having an anchored end or ends at the other flap, at least one first loop on the other flap to pass at least one first strap, and at least one second loop on the other flap to pass at least one second strap, the straps and flaps having connective material thereon whereby the straps can be pulled and tightened after passing through said loops, to adjustably press-together on the connective material on the flaps.

Abstract: A wrist brace for relaxing extensor musculature in a forearm having a first body, a second body, and at least one hinge joint hinging the first and second body together. The first body is arranged to be secured to a forearm while the second body extends from the hinge to a palm of the hand belonging to the forearm. A force generator, such as a leaf spring, is adapted to generate a moment of force between the first and second body, such that the second body, hinging relative to the first body, presses against the palm of the hand in a direction directed towards the upper side of the hand belonging to the palm, and wherein the moment of force is at least exerted on the hand when the hand is extended in line with the forearm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sports brace comprising an elastic woven or knitted fabric, which for a sport of the kind that is performed using the arm or hand can be secured to the applicable arm or wrist (2) of the person using it by means of a closure (4). In order to provide that the sports brace (3) has better relief of the player's hitting hand or arm, compared to known braces, the invention proposes providing a plurality of weights (15), distributed over the surface, which act counter to the force of the ball hitting the racket used. To that end, the weights (15) or partial masses (18) of the weights (15) are movable within limits, so that their distribution over the brace also assures effectiveness at various impact angles of the ball or given a different posture of the hitting hand (1).

Abstract: A system and method support the forearm and hand of a user performing repetitive tasks. In one embodiment, the system includes a support bar having a low friction upper surface. First and second cradles are coupled to the support bar to receive and support a user's hands and lower forearms. The cradles have curved bottom surfaces that rest upon the curved upper surface of the support bar to provide a small, low-friction contact area, which enables the user's arms and hands to move effortlessly forward and backwards and left and right. The cradles also tilt and swivel with respect to the support bar. The system and method reduce strains on the arms and shoulders of the user by supporting at least a portion of the weight of the user's arms and hands while the user performs the repetitive tasks.

Abstract: A dynamic splint for the positioning and functional exercise of a neurologically impaired upper extremity, including the wrist, hand and fingers, made up of a forearm support and hand support linked by a first connector. Fingertip caps are connected to finger tension leads that extend rearwardly to connect to a finger tensioner attached to the forearm support. The hand support includes adjustable tension lead guides for directing the finger tension leads to the fingertip caps. The dynamic splint also includes a thumb splint assembly made up of a thumb-tip cap connected to a thumb tension lead that extends rearwardly to a thumb tensioner attached to the forearm support. The thumb splint assembly further includes a thumb tension lead guide for directing the thumb tension lead to the thumb-tip cap.

Abstract: A splint positionable about a user's hand for treating phalanx fractures includes a flexible body having a first opening for receiving a thumb therethrough and a second opening for allowing selected metacarpals to extend distally therethrough. The present invention further includes a mechanism for maintaining the end portions at selected spatial relationships and a flexible aluminum plate for engaging fractured metacarpals while allowing medial and distal metacarpal phalangeal joints to move along unrestricted paths respectively. The splint further includes a mechanism for adjusting a length of the plate so that the fractured metacarpals can be adapted between mobile and immobile positions.

Abstract: A glove that when worn by a user quickly, comfortably, conveniently and effectively applies a specific amount of pressure to a particular point on the wearer's hand, thereby relieving and/or eliminating pain of the wearer such as from a type of headache. A glove worn by the person with pain, such as a headache, includes an internal pressure point applicator and an inflatable bladder to apply pressure to a desired point on the wearer's hand.

Abstract: A wrist splint with an initially generally planar malleable metal core covered by a layer of synthetic foam padding material on each of its opposite sides and protected by an outer cover of fabric. Depending on the orientation of the splint relative to the patient, the splint provides greater or lesser firmness of support when the core is bent to conform the splint to the patient's hand, wrist, and forearm.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating carpal tunnel syndrome in a patient's hand includes a bilateral housing for receiving the patient's right or left hand with two bottom capture regions for capturing and retaining the thenar and hypothenar regions of the patient's hand. The housing also includes a top portion with a pressure element adapted and configured to contact at least a portion of the central longitudinal dorsal region of the patient's hand. The pressure element is connected to a pressure source, such that when the hand is inserted into the housing, the pressure element may be activated to exert pressure on the respective central dorsal region of the hand while the hypothenar and thenar regions of the band are retained by the first and second capture regions, thus exerting forces opposite to the pressure exerted by the pressure element.

Abstract: A wrist brace comprising in combination, a flexible holder to receive the user's wrist and having two flaps adapted to be closed toward one another or toward the wrist to secure the holder about the wrist of the user, a carrier flap on the holder, tightening straps associated with the carrier flap, at the straps having end portions anchored by the carrier, loops on a flap to pass the straps, the straps and carrier having connective material thereon, whereby the straps can be pulled and tightened after passing through said loops, to adjustably press-together on the connective material on the carrier.

Abstract: A preformed metacarpal fracture brace is provided in accordance with one example embodiment of the invention. The brace comprises a one-piece semi-rigid molded outer shell contoured to conform to an outside portion of a wrist and hand of a wearer. The outer shell may comprise a proximal section adapted to immobilize the wrist in an extension position and a distal section extending at an angle to the proximal section and adapted to immobilize at least the fourth and fifth metacarpals of the hand in a functional position at that angle. A soft inner shell may be applied to an inside portion of the outer shell. A plurality of straps connected to the outer shell may be provided to secure the brace onto the wearer.

Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention stretches the carpal ligament and the flexor retinaculum, as well as the superficial structures and muscles of the hand, in a safe manner under precise control of the patient or a healthcare professional. A first embodiment of the inventive apparatus includes a housing for receiving the patient's hand with pressure elements in contact with the hypothenar, thenar and central longitudinal dorsal portions of the patient's hand. Active pressure sources are provided for the pressure elements and connected to an automatic control unit. The control unit causes the inventive apparatus to delivered therapeutic treatment to the hand by selectively activating the active pressure sources causing the thenar and hypothenar regions of the hand to be pulled apart and upward around the dorsally positioned pressure element in accordance with program instructions indicative of a treatment plan.

Abstract: An antispasticity aid device designed to aid stroke victims. The invention is a hand brace constructed to hold the thumb and fingers flat and a series of accessories designed to re-educate the muscles after a stroke. The device has a hand-mounting and thumb-mounting member. First and second restraining straps hold the hand and thumb firmly in contact with the hand-mounting and thumb-mounting member, respectively. Accessories for use with the device include: A first accessory fitting on an arm of an armchair; a second accessory providing physical therapy; a third accessory maintaining a comfortable position to rest an arm; a fourth accessory fitting frictionally over the arm of a chair; a fifth accessory accepting the mounting bracket of the device; a sixth accessory suspending the arm; a seventh accessory providing a channel for resting an arm; an eighth accessory providing exercise for arm muscles; and a ninth accessory permitting physical therapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wrist apparatus for handling a bowling ball. The apparatus comprises a hand plate to which is affixed a strap controller which clamps the back of wrist to the hand plate efficiently by tightening the strap with fixed and rotating rollers placed on each side of the hand plate, respectively; a rotating angular mechanism which includes a projection placed on both top and bottom of the hand plate to allow the user to pre-select accurate angles of disposition between the hand plate and the wrist plate; an angular control gauge with a sill to make the angular control easy for moving upward and downward; and a fixed roller of wrist strap placed on both sides of the wrist plate where the hand plate is connected to; thus, enabling the user to adjust the wrist support to a comfortable position for both hands.

Abstract: A therapeutic device for applying graded compression to the hand to remedy the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. The device is a passive therapy device which receives the palm of the hand and applies graduated pressure to the top of the hand to relieve carpal tunnel region of the hand by spreading the area of the carpal tunnel. There are also disclosed a centralizing means which allows for accurate placement of the means for apply pressure to the top of the hand and also a means for further spreading and fixing the spread in the carpal tunnel region.

Abstract: A system and method support the forearms, wrists and hands of a user performing repetitive tasks. A support pad has a low-friction upper surface. A cradle is attached to each of the user's wrists. A first portion of a cradle supports the lower portion of the forearm, including the wrist, when the first portion rests upon the upper surface of the support pad. A second portion of each cradle supports the hand of the user. A retaining device attaches the cradle to the lower forearm. The low-friction upper surface advantageously comprises neoprene material (e.g., wetsuit material). The system and method reduce strains on the arms and shoulders of the user by supporting the user's arms and hands while the user performs the repetitive tasks.

Abstract: The present invention is a shoulder dislocation acute-phase immobilization orthosis for supporting, in treatment for a shoulder dislocation, an arm in a prescribed position while the elbow is bent at a right angle in an arm hanging position.

Abstract: An ergonomic wrist wrap defined by a flexible elongated material having a first terminal portion, a middle portion, and an opposite terminal portion. Each portion has an external surface and an internal surface. The first terminal portion having a substantially rectangular shape with a first lateral edge and the opposite terminal portion having a substantially rectangular shape with a opposite lateral edge. The middle portion has a substantially square with dimensions to support the heel of a hand. The middle portion have a second lateral edge integrated with the first lateral edge the first terminal portion and a second opposite lateral edge integrated with the second opposite lateral edge of the opposite terminal portion. The present invention further includes a fastener means for holding the wrist wrap in place around the wrist.

Abstract: A shoulder orthosis is utilized to effect relative movement between bones in a body of a patient. The orthosis includes a base section which is connected with a trunk of a patient's body, an upper arm section which is connected with an upper portion of an arm of the patient, and a lower arm section which is connected with a lower portion of the arm of a patient. An interconnection between the base section and upper arm section of the orthosis is disposed beneath an axilla between the trunk and arm of the patient. A main drive assembly is operable to rotate the lower arm section of the orthosis relative to the upper arm section of the orthosis to pivot a humerus bone in the upper arm of the patient relative to a scapula bone in a shoulder of the patient. A secondary drive assembly is operable to move the lower arm section and upper arm section relative to the base section of the orthosis to move the upper arm of the patient into alignment with the shoulder of the patient.

Abstract: A gutter splint aids the healing of injuries to the metacarpals, proximal phalanges, and middle phalanges by substantially immobilizing the injured digits. The splint includes a volar member and a dorsal member. The volar member has a volar forearm support region for supporting a volar forearm, a volar palm support region for supporting a palm of the hand at a predetermined angle to the forearm, and a finger support region for supporting the fingers at a predetermined angle to the palm. The dorsal member has a dorsal forearm support region for supporting the dorsal forearm, a dorsal hand support region for supporting the hand at a predetermined angle to the dorsal forearm, and a finger support region for supporting the fingers at a predetermined angle to the dorsal hand. The volar member and dorsal member are flexibly secured to each other using a series of removable straps.

Abstract: A therapeutic device for applying graded compression to the hand to remedy the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. The device is a passive therapy device which receives the palm of the hand and applies graduated pressure to the top of the hand to relieve carpal tunnel region of the hand by spreading the area of the carpal tunnel.

Abstract: A novel device and method for minimizing lateral hand and arm tremors in individuals is disclosed. The device is effective in minimizing tremors in patients suffering from Parkinson's Disease as well as other neurological or drug-induced conditions.

Abstract: A wrist brace, comprising a flexible holder to receive the user's wrist and having two flaps adapted to be closed toward one another to secure the holder about the wrist; tightening strands associated with the flaps; a puller connected with all the strands to be pulled to tension the strands as the flaps are moved toward one another, the puller then being adjustably connectible to the holder to adjustably tension all of the strands. A flexible auxiliary strap may be connected to the holder to be adjustably folded over a zone between the user's thumb and forefinger, for adjustable connection to the holder, for firmly anchoring the holder in position on the wrist. The strands may be anchored to an over-flap to be adjustably positioned relative to the puller.

Abstract: A splint (10) worn by a sufferer of carpal tunnel syndrome. A first sleeve (12) fits over the person's hand (H) and extends up their arm (A) past their wrist (W). This sleeve is worn during non-working portions of the person's day and includes a support (14) formed in the palm portion of the sleeve to support the carpal tunnel and relieve pressure on the median nerve passing through it. This alleviates pain caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. A second sleeve (22) also fits over the person's hand and extends up their arm past their wrist. This second sleeve, which is also worn during non-working portions of the day, extends further up the person's arm than the first sleeve. A support (24) of this second sleeve extends along the back of the person's hand to also relieve pressure on the median nerve and alleviate the pain caused by carpal tunnel syndrome.

Abstract: A rigid fracture brace having a rigid and non-bendable in use U-shaped member with an inner, soft-cushioned layer carried on an outer rigid layer defining an open inner cavity for laterally receiving and supporting a user's hand, adjacent to the metacarpal grouping of hand bones. The member is of high aspect ratio and is held in position by a three strap system which includes a lower thumb strap, a middle palm strap and an upper palm strap immediately below the fingers. One end of each strap is immovably fixed to the backside of the member and securement of each strap to the member includes a loop associated with each strap. Each strap further includes a two-component hook and pile fastener so as to avoid critical registration of holes and tongs. The pile component of the fastener is carried along the backside of each strap and each strap terminates with a free-end carrying the hook component of the fastener at the tip of the inside surface of each strap.

Abstract: A wrist splint assembly for being custom-fitted to a hand and wrist to be supported. The wrist splint assembly includes a first splint for being positioned against and formed to the volar aspect of the hand and wrist, and a second splint for being positioned against and formed to the dorsal aspect of the hand and wrist. Each of the first and second splints defines a concave side edge extending inwardly toward the longitudinal axis of the splint for permitting ease of movement of the thumb and associated carpometacarpal joint of the hand against which the splint is positioned. Each splint also includes an inner cushion layer, an initially flexible intermediate layer overlying the inner cushion layer, and a flexible outer layer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a wrist support for bowlers which prevents a user from being injured by shock applied to a user's wrist during bowling and which allows the user to accurately throw a bowling ball. The wrist support is designed to steplessly adjust horizontal and/or vertical angles between its hand back part, wrist part, and finger part, and is designed such that a fastening band unit is easily connected to and removed from a main body of the wrist part, and allows a user to feel comfortable when wearing the wrist support. The wrist support according to the present invention is designed such that click sounds are generated from the support when turning an adjusting knob provided at an angle adjusting part, thus allowing a user to confirm whether the angle adjusting part is operated or not, therefore providing reliability and convenience to a user.

Abstract: There is a mulifunctional finger, hand and wrist splint which includes a slab support member. In a position of use the slab support member extends along the underside of, and substantially follows the contours of, a wearer's lower forearm wrist and palm so that the wrist is immobilized. The slab support member in the area of the wearer's palm forms an anchor plate for a fracture support which is releasibly attached to the anchor at a range of positions to align with one or more finger or metacarpal fractures.

Abstract: A therapeutic hand device comprising a first thumb-sleeve for receiving therein the thumb of a hand, a second index-finger sleeve for receiving therein the index finger of the hand, and a third middle-finger sleeve for receiving therein the middle finger of the hand. The first thumb-sleeve is connected to said second sleeve and is also connected to the third sleeve by adjustable straps. An open space is defined interiorly of, and delimited by, the first, second and third sleeves, whereby when the device is worn on a hand, an object may be inserted into the open space between the first, second and third sleeves, with the adjustable straps being used to firmly hold the thumb and fingers in a pincer hold against the object, whereby the object may be held and manipulated with support and assistance by the device.

Abstract: Wrist bandage, consisting of an anatomically shaped section which receives the wrist and the hand and which is formed from a single piece of flexible and elastic material, the section narrowing in the proximal direction, the section having, on the medial edge, a cutout for receiving the thumb, and with at least two straps secured on the medial edge, which straps can be secured on the dorsal side of the bandage, and with a pocket which is secured on the palmar side of the bandage, in particular sewn thereon, in such a way that the centre axis of the pocket forms an inwardly directed arch.

Abstract: A brace is adapted to be wrapped around the wrist and hand of a patient. The brace includes a flexible sheet that comprises a central palmar section, a first flap section connected to and disposed on one side of the palmar section, and second flap section connected to and disposed on the opposite side of the palmar section from the first flap. Fasteners are attached to each of the first and second flap sections. Written indicia are printed onto one of the first or second flap sections, wherein the written indicia correspond to predetermined brace sizes.

Abstract: A wrist splint assembly for being custom-fitted to a hand and wrist to be supported. The wrist splint assembly includes a first splint for being positioned against and formed to the volar aspect of the hand and wrist, and a second splint for being positioned against and formed to the dorsal aspect of the hand and wrist. Each of the first and second splints defines a concave side edge extending inwardly toward the longitudinal axis of the splint for permitting ease of movement of the thumb and associated carpometacarpal joint of the hand against which the splint is positioned. Each splint also includes an inner cushion layer, an initially flexible intermediate layer overlying the inner cushion layer, and a flexible outer layer.

Abstract: A thumb splint comprises a thumb receiving section for receiving a thumb of a user, an index finger receiving section for receiving an index finger of a user, a non-extendable, flexible connector extending between and secured to the thumb receiving section and the index finger receiving section for limiting abduction of the thumb to a predetermined value while permitting the thumb and index finger to move in a pinching action; and an elongated strap secured to the index finger receiving section for keeping the thumb and index finger receiving sections operatively positioned on the index finger and thumb, respectively.

Abstract: A dorsal carpal tunnel splint has an elongated stiff splint element having an upper end, a lower end and a center portion. The splint element is arcuate in cross section and has a length and lateral breadth sufficient to engage the outer surface of the lower forearm, the wrist, and the hand of the wearer. First straps are secured to the upper end and the center portion of the splint for securing the splint to the patient's forearm and wrist. A finger strap extends along the lower end of the splint and forms a loop thereunder to receive the fingers only of the wearer's hand and to provide a space for the wearer's thumb outside the loop. A resilient liner pad is secured to an inner surface of the splint element.

Abstract: A gutter splint aids the healing of injuries to the metacarpals, proximal phalanges, and middle phalanges by substantially immobilizing the injured digits. The splint includes a volar member and a dorsal member. The. volar member has a volar forearm support region for supporting a volar forearm, a volar palm support region for supporting a palm of the hand at a predetermined angle to the forearm, and a finger support region for supporting the fingers at a predetermined angle to the palm. The dorsal member has a dorsal forearm support region for supporting the dorsal forearm, a dorsal hand support region for supporting the hand at a predetermined angle to the dorsal forearm, and a finger support region for supporting the fingers at a predetermined angle to the dorsal hand. The volar member and dorsal member are flexibly secured to each other using a series of removable straps.

Abstract: A wrist brace with a metacarpal phalangeal block employes a soft goods body with appropriate stays for supporting a hand and a wrist without enclosing the fingers or thumb, and a stay affixed to the body and including a first portion extending to the metacarpal phalangeal joint and a blocking portion overlying the proximal phalange of at least one finger. The blocking portion of the stay prohibits extension of the proximal phalange of the finger beyond a blocked position substantially normal to the palm of the hand while at the same time permitting flexion and extension of the finger between the blocked position and the palm of the hand. The wrist brace is particularly useful in the treatment of fractures of the metacarpal bones and other bones of the hand and fingers.

Abstract: A dorsal blocking hand orthosis has a rigid hand splint member which has a forearm portion attached to a finger portion, which are adapted to receive a patient's hand so that a forearm portion and a splint member rest on the dorsal portion of the patient's wrist and forearm, and the finger portion receives the patient's fingers.

Abstract: A carpal tunnel device for supporting the wrist and hand utilizing a raised dome to prevent contact or compression to the carpal tunnel area. The device consisting of a clear thin thermoplastic shell, and an adjustment strap for attaching the device to the wearer. Contouring the thenar and hypothenar area of the palm, lateral wrist and proximal forearm a mid section of raised dome is formed over the carpal tunnel area of the wearer allowing great freedom of movement, ultra light weight, non-compression from elastomeric or circumferential glove forces, slim non bulky design, and complete tunnel non-compression from sharp of irregular surfaces or protrusions of the work environment. Thus the wearer may rest the inner wrist on counters, keyboard surfaces, counter edges or sharp and irregular surfaces without carpal area compression. Worn at night, the brace prevents compression of the carpal area as the wearer places his hand and wrist under his head or below his pillow.