Hinged Knee Brace
Other Names
- Hinged Knee Brace
- Knee Brace
- Functional Knee Brace
- ROM Knee Brace
- Rehabilitative Knee Brace
- Postoperative Hinged Knee Brace
- Double Upright Knee Brace
- Ligament Stability Brace
- Articulated Knee Brace
Indications
Pathology
- Some meniscus tears
- Most LCL tears, MCL tears
- Some ACL tears
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Medial or lateral knee instability
Postoperative
- Postoperative range-of-motion control
- ACL injury or postoperative ACL reconstruction
Return to Play
- Return-to-play protection following ligament injury
Description
- Orthopedic brace featuring bilateral mechanical hinges aligned with the knee joint axis
- Designed to provide medial and lateral stability while permitting controlled flexion and extension
- May include adjustable range-of-motion (ROM) stops to limit flexion and/or extension
- Constructed with rigid or semi-rigid uprights attached to padded thigh and calf cuffs
- Secured with adjustable straps to provide customizable compression and fit
- Commonly used in acute injury management, postoperative rehabilitation, and functional return-to-sport settings
Evidence
- Needs to be updated
See Also
References
Created by:
John Kiel on 5 August 2024 17:25:29
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2 March 2026 10:59:49
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