ORTONYX Sternum and Thorax Support Chest Brace for Men and Women - Brocken Fractured, Dislocated Cracked Ribs - Open Heart Surgery Recovery - HB5251/Black/Small

I already had 2 open-heart surgeries and wish I had seen this product before. I got this while searching for something to protect my recently placed pacemaker which feels loose while I exercise. I wanted something that would make me feel it was protected but also kept the area in place. I actually raise it higher so that it covers the pacemaker and less ribcage so it looks more like a bra on me but it does a magnificent job for what I was looking for. It also allows me to drive without the discomfort of the car seat belt over the pacemaker. This product is wonderful. I just placed a 2nd order since I will require a 3rd open-heart and will use it for that purpose when the time comes.

Well made

Good quality, should have got the next size up.

This product is a fairly well made failure, because of the chronic incorrect sizing chart.I needed it for early recovery after CABG surgery, and it was a complete fail.It does not fit. Nowhere close to a correct fit.My wife is a dress maker and knows how to take proper measurements.Mine were exactly in the middle of the size on the chart, but the fit was nowhere even close.As noted in all the previous reviews, buy at least one size larger than you measure on their table.This product is NOT suitable for a woman with breasts.

I wore this to a concert to remind me to hold still and keep my rib protected. It did the job for sure. I do get great relief when I’m wearing it even though i feel like a stuffed sausage.The pain relief is worth it. I pay a price when I don’t wear it, particularly when lifting.Only reason for 3 stars is. How annoying this thing is to put on/take off.

Having a fractured sternum, this brace as been amazing!

I got this for my husband after having open heart surgery to help give him some extra support. Kind of like using an ace bandage after fracturing a rib. It has worked great and has definitely minimized the clicking at his sternum. He doesn't keep it on 24/7 as you should take breaks from it and not depend on it too much. It has been three weeks now & he swears by it and has already minimized the majority of the time using it. I think he will continue to wear it when he gets back to work though just to help with support for the time being.

Just like the other reviews about running small. I ordered according to my size, the small and the only way it fits is if I squeeze the life out of me. Sending back. Hope the next size up will work.