What is Knee and ankle brace?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Therapeutic brace
Knee braces provide lateral support while allowing full flexion and extension. They also protect against hyperextension, which is a common cause of major knee ligament injuries. Braces for stabilizing the ankle should provide good lateral support.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stiffness/spasticity | 5 | 1 | |
| Weakness in right leg | 5 | 2 | |
| Mobility decreased left knee | 3 | 0 | |
| Pain in knee(s) | 3 | 1 | |
| Muscle and joint pain | 2 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 3 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Knee and ankle brace
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Limping in right leg | 1 | |
| Pain in knee(s) | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Knee and ankle brace
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 2 | |
| Did not seem to work | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Knee and ankle brace
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started using Knee and ankle brace after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam (Mobic) | 1 |
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