What is Hinged knee brace?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Therapeutic brace
Hinged knee braces usually offer greater support and stability than elastic or neoprene braces alone. Hinged braces are dynamic braces (they move), in order to provided increased support of knee joints following an injury or after surgery.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain in knee(s) | 5 | 0 | |
| Osteoarthritis | 2 | 0 | |
| Chondromalacia patellae | 1 | 1 | |
| Joint instability | 1 | 0 | |
| Muscle and joint pain | 1 | 0 | |
| Patellofemoral pain syndrome | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Hinged knee brace
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Balance problems | 1 | |
| Difficulty walking | 1 | |
| Stiffness in knees | 1 |
| Cost per month | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| $200+ | 0 | |
| $100-199 | 0 | |
| $50-99 | 0 | |
| $25-49 | 0 | |
| < $25 | 1 | |
| Not specified | 0 |
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