What is Leg brace?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Therapeutic brace
A leg brace is a device used to immobilize a joint or body segment, restrict movement in a given direction, assist movement, reduce weight bearing forces, or correct the shape of the body.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foot drop | 31 | 12 | |
| Improve mobility | 22 | 14 | |
| Fatigue | 10 | 7 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 4 | 0 | |
| Pain in knee(s) | 3 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 7 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 11 | |
| None | 6 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Leg brace
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Atrophy of calf muscles | 1 | |
| Atrophy of leg muscles | 1 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | |
| Feeling hot/overheating | 1 | |
| Heavy sensation in leg(s) | 1 | |
| Numbness | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Leg brace
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 4 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 6 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 4 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
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