Chuck had surgery on his left thunb on the 26th of January. It is called Suspension Plasty. They remove a joint below the thumb. He'll have full use of his hand when it is healed, but no pain. He got this brace a week later and has to wear it for 5 weeks, then a smaller one will be made. He wears it 24/7. He'll be glad for the smaller one. It will be just for support until the thumb is stronger.