Hinged Knee Brace
April 24, 2012
A hinged knee brace can be an appropriate treatment option for osteoarthritis. There are a couple different reasons why a knee brace for OA requires hinges.
The first is in regards to neoprene knee sleeves. A neoprene knee sleeve will provide warmth and compression to an arthritic knee. This helps the joint feel better. Adding hinges to a neoprene sleeve will provide additional protection and stability. This is appropriate when the knee is lax or gives out.
Hinges on an Unloading Knee brace are a necessity. Hinges are part of the system that applies three point pressure to the knee joint. It is this fulcrum that provides pain relief.