WristWidget® Wrist Brace for TFCC Tears and Pinky Sided Wrist Pain

I have suffered from RSI related pain on the thumb side of both wrists for more than 20 years, but about 18 months ago I experienced a really sharp pain on the ulna side of my left wrist (when turning a door handle that I didn't realise had been tightened!!). I strapped it up with one of my many wrist supports I already had and rested it as much as possible. The pain pretty much went away, but a few months later I experienced exactly the same pain (this time from turning he shower knob!!). Out came the variety of wrist supports again for another couple of months. Pain lessened, but never went. Twisted it again on the shower knob a couple of months later! Did some research then about ulna sided pain and came across the wrist widget. (you may ask at this point why I didn't visit my doctor, but that's a long story involving many years of frustration...). Thought I'd give it a try, even though it was a bit pricey Well, at first the pain worsened for a couple of weeks, but then there was a low but noticeable improvement. I wore it 24/7 (either just got it wet in the shower, or wore a plastic bag over my arm. Didn't want to risk the shower knob without it on!!) After a few months I would say the pain had pretty much totally gone. It was at this point I realised I'd actually been wearing the thing the wrong way up for all those months!! The instructions are basic to say the least, and even after watching the videos of how to put it on I has somehow been getting it wrong. I had the harder side against my skin, and the softer side outwards. Ok, I know that seems daft, but it seemed to follow the pictures...I was wearing some "underlay" underneath to stop it scratching too much. So then I started wearing it the right way round, just for security really as the pain was pretty much gone (with the other issues I have with my wrists. it was hard to tell definitively which bit was hurting...). After about 6/7 months I weaned myself off it, and went cold turkey with no strapping. This lasted a glorious couple of months, then some pain came back, not really sure what caused it, thumb or ulna side, so went back to some general strapping. A year on from buying it, I am back wearing it again, but again it is really just for security. Having had 20 years of RSI issues, it kinda feels weird not having strapping on, so I'd rather wear a small inconspicuous thing like this and feel happy. I can report it is still going strong, not too tatty, velcro still holding. Wear it 24/7 EXCEPT in the shower - I am now braving turning the knob very carefully! So although £20 something sounds a lot, I have had my money's worth I think!

Works wonders compared to other supports. I wore this for several weeks due to an injury, compared to other supports this one allowed me not to lose strength in other muscles but restricted movement where it was needed. Highly recommend.

This brace was recommended by my physio as a result of me sustaining a TFCC tear to my wrist. The brace does what its supposed to do ie provide stability to the wrist tendons without putting pressure on the ulnar bone (the knobbly bone on the outside of your wrist) BUT a very noticeable downside of this particular brace is that the edges of the strap are stiff and NOT rounded or bevelled with the consequence that the edges of the straps dig into the fleshy parts of your wrist leaving quite noticeable marks. I'm not even fastening the strap that tight either. If the manufacturer could improve the comfort of the material and round off the edges of the straps, it would get a 5 stars for me. As it is, I'd give it 3.5-4.0 out of 5.0. Does the job but could be alot better in terms of comfort. Please could we have a v2.0 version @WristWidget manufacturer

UPDATE August 2025 - Following my unfavourable review below, the company sent me a replacement widget, which was a very nice and much appreciated gesture. Hopefully, the replacement is more durable. Purchased in April 2025. OK, I use it almost daily for specific things. Four months later, the Velcro doesn’t really stick anymore. Does the job, but not durable and expensive for what it is. I need another one now; will just buy a cheap Chinese one. Won’t be buying this brand anymore.

I’m really disappointed with this wrist band. For £23, I expected a lot more durability. After just a few months of light use, the band started attracting lint and fluff, and the fabric began peeling off. The Velcro also gave up quickly. Overall, it’s a poor value for the price, and I wouldn’t recommend it.

L handed - Looked hard for someth that could support the ulna side of wrist as my Pisiform bones are in pain!! Bought about 3wks ago & it’s definitely helping support my pain on those bones & cushioning too! Helps when cycling, day to day jobs at home, gardening anything! I cant put full weight on that hand/wrist so supporting body weight on bar or floor in reformer/pilates yoga I have to fist or not do! I have been wearing all the time in bed/ shower swimming etc! And has defo help not in pain all the time and can now sleep without and can take off more. Good luck

Ok, so, here we go. I purchased this on a review of another purchaser. He was right. I tore my TCFF, the lovely NHS gave me splint and I just didn’t feel supported. It still hurt, no range of movement. Thought I’d chance this based on other reviews and it’s like it pretty much didn’t happen .. it’s supportive, doesn’t irritate my skin like others have said, and I just wear it without thinking. I’m only a week in to the injury itself, so didn’t have high expectations, but if you are struggling, just order it. 10/10

Good but overpriced for what you get. The velcro wears off very easily.

Very good item, it works as expected will recommend this

Probleme au TFCC qui s'est guérit avec l'aide de t'attelle

Recommended by my Physio for a TFCC injury, has helped it to heal by deloading.

Product worked well, no pain in wrist lifting weights or exercising but product fell apart, velvet layer separated from main body after a week

Excelente para aliviar el dolor ajustando la muñeca de forma perfecta,solo un poco incomoda de usar por largos periodos de tiempo