Just to clarify, I wear the wrist due to the fact that the original arm fracture was so severe. I had 8 surgeries on it to put it back together, my hand is not on my arm straight and I ended up having to have my wrist fused to support the hand. Like the isotoner glove, which I did try, it protects the skin from being aggravated and it sends a message to other people that there is an injury. It has caused a very noticeable atrophy to that hand and arm, and of course I am left hand dominant. Thanks Lisa