Imak Elbow Support - Adjustable Pil-O-Splint Universal

by Imak

Product Features

• Prevents harmful arm positions while sleeping
• Provides customizable comfort - maximum immobilization
• Imak Products Model # 10113
• Ideal for treating epicondylitis, cubital tunnel syndrome, bursitis, tendonitis and other conditions requiring immobilization of the elbow.
• Note: Medical Braces and supports are not returnable once removed from sealed packaging. May ship in clinical non-retail packaging

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 5.2 x 3 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000RDKKQO
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific)
  • #8 in Sports & Outdoors > Accessories > Sports Medicine > Braces & Supports > Braces > Elbow Braces

Product Description

Universal -The Adjustable Pil-O-Splint Wrist Splint was rated to be the most effective nighttime splint for the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. It provides exceptional comfort and maximum pain relief during rest and sleep.The Adjustable Pil-O-Splint features a single Velcro strap that allows for easy adjustment of fit and desired compression.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Plastic insert design has issues - I found a cure for some of it, May 10, 2010

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araknyd - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Imak Elbow Support - Adjustable Pil-O-Splint Universal

Due to the fact the plastic insert is completely flat, there is no bend in the elbow. I had a very difficult time trying to sleep with my arms fully extended and completely straight. Also, the lack of a bend made it very easy for the splint to slide right down the arm. Most nights, if I wasn't removing the splint just so I could be comfortable enough to sleep, I'd wake up to find the splint was around my wrist instead of my elbow. Either way, I'd wake up with one elbow bent and numbness in my hand. If I made the splint any tighter, it would be too tight on the arm for circulation.

The cure that solved this problem for me: A heat gun. While holding the plastic insert with pliers, I heated the center of the insert just enough to allow it to bend at the center, and I carefully bend the insert about 20 degrees (if one half of the insert is flat on a table, the other half comes up from the table at a 20 degree angle). This shallow angle provides just enough elbow bend to prevent the splint from sliding down the arm while sleeping, and it also makes the splint much more comfortable to wear. The first night after doing this modification was the first time I woke up with both splints on my arms, and no numbness.

The other issue I have with the plastic insert is that it's too narrow, and it can cause discomfort at the two ends, where it can dig into the wrist and the bicep. This could be improved if they had a wider insert that was molded to fit the curve of the arm, instead of the "flat stick" that it is. Overall, it's a decent product, but I spent weeks trying to learn to wear it at night with no luck, so it was doing me no good until I altered the insert. Hope this review and modification idea is helpful to the other users who reported similar problems.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Did not work well for my nerve damage, November 3, 2009

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Rachell Youngman (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Imak Elbow Support - Adjustable Pil-O-Splint Universal

I have a damaged nerve running from my hand to my elbow. The doctor suggested getting something to keep it straight during sleep. Which this product did. But I found that it did not solve my problem. The only other comment is that it does slide around while sleeping.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars problem, June 26, 2007

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K.J.P (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

Didn't have any luck with this product.

I couldn't get it to stay up on my arm .

I would wake up and it would be down to my wrist.

Could be me, Don't know for sure.