Bracing

Jack Farr, MD

Bracing may be utilized for various reasons. The "unloader brace" could be utilized for tibiofemoral problems occurring only on one side of the joint. The "unloader brace" unloads the affected side of the joint putting increased force on the opposite side of the knee. A patellofemoral tracking brace may offer improved comfort for patients with subluxation or dislocation of the patella. A compression sleeve may be recommended for patients with chronic swelling. Bracing is often utilized to improve patient's comfort; however it typically does not fix the problem.

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