I really like the fact that I got free next day shipping. The brace does not allow my elbow to bend which was advised by my hand surgeon in order to avoid surgery for the ulnar nerve that is being compressed by my elbow joint and my ring & pinky finger are numb.
He told me to get a thick brace not necessarily with steel plates. But when I looked to buy one without in Modells i couldnt find one that would keep my elbow straight.
This one does as long as it does fall down, which it does frequently, even if someone else puts it on for me. The worst part about it is that it inches like hell. I've tried to wear a thin long sleeve shirt under it So it doesn't itch, but it falls down more easily that way. If anyone has a better solution to this please advise, thank you.

Brace feels comfortable

the good news for the product is that my elbow surgeon specifically recommended this. the bad news for this product is it didn't work for me. i had to send it back because it just slipped right off my arm in the middle of the night which is when i really needed to wear it....what i will tell you is that i have a large arm... so my bicep is larger than my forearm so perhaps that's why it was slipping off so easily?

Not life changing but for the price it reasonably stabilizes your arm so good deal. It's just difficult to still not make your elbow go asleep while hitting the material.

Upon the advice of my orthopedic surgeon, I was advised to see if a stabilizer like this would provide any sort of temporary relief from cubital tunnel syndrome while other options were being considered. If you are affected by a similar condition, keep in mind that this item is not going to replace the advice of a medical professional. It is intended for short-term relief as should only be considered an at-home remedy. Having said that, I did notice only very minimal relief from symptoms (as expected). The brace initially provided a minor amount of comfort by ensuring limited use of the affected elbow. The product itself cannot be held responsible for its inability to cure any ailment--again, it is only intended as a remedy.

The item itself has two sturdy metal plates sewn into its fabric covering, which do a good job of restricting movement of the arm on which it is placed. However, the fabric is thin, and although the metal plates do have a foam covering around them under the fabric covering, the foam lacks the density to make any difference in ensuring a comfortable fit. This is especially noticeable able wearing this brace for a couple of hours. The length of the brace is sufficient to cover enough of your arm to limit mobility. If you are looking for short-term relief from cubital tunnel syndrome (or something else requiring limited use of your arm/elbow), then this could be a good solution as you weigh other options. If your condition continues to aggravate you, do the wise thing and seek the advice of a medical professional.