Reviews are saying this product is very tight, I am going to be in a splint, not a hard cast after reconstructive surgery, will this be painful?
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The rubber gasket around the top has to be tight in order to keep out the water. I didn't think it was that bad. I guess it would be painful if you wore it for a long time.
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No - its like a rubber band material across the top... its very stretchy and conforms to the size of your leg... its a little tricky with hairy legs, but after a time or two you will learn how to get it on easily - it doesn't squeeze too tight, if thats what you are asking. Just enough to keep the water from streaming in. We bought 2 different ones of these when our son broke his leg - and this was the better of the two!
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I agree with Suzers45, it is a snug fit around the top. No pain involved, but I wouldn't want to wear it for an extended period. I had no problems with water leaking.
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Sorry ... a little late. I guess that would depend on the size of the leg. For my case, there was no problems. It was tight, but not too tight to cause any pain, but tight enough to keep the water out.
332727
This was very useful to me when I broke my ankle. I had a cast up to my knee and had no problems with it. I wear a ladies size 10 shoe, if size has anything to do with cast size. If you wear a men's 12, it my be difficult.
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I'm 5'4 trim woman ..I would suggest the next size up. This size would probably be too short for you. I had the bunion surgery but did not have have a cast up to the knee. With that in mind you would need a size longer to accommodate your cast ..this size would be too short for you .
990617
It fits my 6'4" sons cast that goes from his toes to his knee. You would want to be in a rigid cast though..not a soft post surgical one though. Otherwise it would hurt to put on.
260889
You will need to buy some Self adherent wrap (tape) at walgreens or something like it. The splint with tape will stay stay in place during the night. Good luck.
1645730
They are a bit tight. Takes a bit of work to get them on. But my main concern was healing my fingers, so the fact they didn't go all the way to my wrist or bottom of my palm didn't bother me at all.
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Hi! Yes, I have worn it many many many nights while sleeping. In fact, I just spend 3 months wearing it all the time, except when bathing. It made a major difference, was not uncomfortable at all. In fact, just this minute returned from the doctor and he has given me the complete "green light", meaning my damaged ligament is 100% healed now and I no longer have to wear the brace at all. THIS IS what did the trick and allowed the ligament to heal completely. Go for it!
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The tightness is the one, possible complaint the user might have . . . in a word. I should add that others say "No," but all three of mine do it. They do loosen up after a while, but I've never found the tightness to be a prob. As stated elsewhere, the co does stand behind their product and will replace, practically at the "drop of a hat." Call`em if there's a cont'd prob.
267818
It is easy to take off and on and works very well. I'm not sure about the discomfort level due to surgery. My dog uses it due to arthritis.
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You should feel them, but they should not feel tight and uncomfortable. Snug would be about right. I agree with other answers. Control of swelling is a good sign.
1257089
Once you get it through the opening I think it will fit. The size of my soft cast was like the size of the air boot. It covered my feet all the way up to my kneee. The opening may seem like it will be too small but it does give. Just be careful when putting it on and taking it off.
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My brace is very tight and use it for gym workout and tai chi...so use it an hour at a time.it is too uncomfortable to wear it over ang period of time.
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Cynthia, I am not a doctor, but I did consult a podiatrist about mine. She said that only surgery will correct a severe hammertoe. She said it's a pretty simple surgery. I am reluctant to have surgery for it because I have heard from acquaintances that once you have surgery you will always have pain. I don't currently have pain from my toes, they just rub and are uncomfortable in close-toed shoes. Have you consulted a podiatrist?
1845325
I will go for NO. It's too big, but in an emergency, one could cut a piece and use it as finger splint.
324796
I tried. It was so uncomfortable and cutting my skin that I couldn't wear it more than 40 mins. I even tried to put a tshirt and swearshirt on under it. I think my issue is that the medium was too big for me so I had to tighten to the Max and it kept cutting me under the arms. I wasn't willing to put an extra padding like others suggested. Some ppl put a hand towel under it. I felt like that was too much accommodation for this back brace. Hope this helps! I will say the refund process was smooth so u may want to just give it a try?
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I found ways to make it comfy and have it work. First, get a thick sock and cut the great toe out. Wear the sock under the brace, always! Second, when you first start to wear the brace, just loop the velcro loosely. Don't tighten it at all. The width of the toe protector will work first and without pain. Only start to tighten it after about a week or even two, and then, just tighten it a bit. This is a slow process if you don't want the process to be searingly painful. It takes time. I started to notice a difference after about two months. If you go too fast, you can hurt your gate or your knee, so be careful and just go very slowly. I found ways to make it comfy and have it work. First, get a thick sock and cut the great toe out. Wear the sock under the brace, always! Second, when you first start to wear the brace, just loop the velcro loosely. Don't tighten it at all. The width of the toe protector will work first and without pain. Only start to tighten it after about a week or even two, and then, just tighten it a bit. This is a slow process if you don't want the process to be searingly painful. It takes time. I started to notice a difference after about two months. If you go too fast, you can hurt your gate or your... » Read More I found ways to make it comfy and have it work. First, get a thick sock and cut the great toe out. Wear the sock under the brace, always! Second, when you first start to wear the brace, just loop the velcro loosely. Don't tighten it at all. The width of the toe protector will work first and without pain. Only start to tighten it after about a week or even two, and then, just tighten it a bit. This is a slow process if you don't want the process to be searingly painful. It takes time. I started to notice a difference after about two months. If you go too fast, you can hurt your gate or your knee, so be careful and just go very slowly. « Show Less
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I wouldn't say "easily." It's not super cumbersome, but you'd realize you're wearing it for sure. It's not heavy, but it's not light either--bulky. I would not consider this a brace. It's to be used when you need to cool down when you're in pain--and for that it does a good job.