Custom Knee Braces

Custom Knee Braces are widely used for relieving pain from various kinds of knee dislocations, osteoarthritis and some other injuries to the ligament at the knee joint. This brace helps in walking with comfort in case of pain in the knee joint. Some people use them to prevent injuries while playing sports.
Benefits of wearing Custom Knee Braces :
There are various injuries that can occur to the knee joint, the most common being Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL), Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL), and Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries. If the injury is substantial enough, your doctor or medical specialist may recommend a sport knee brace for your injury. There are many benefits that come from wearing a knee brace; the biggest benefit being the support and stability the knee brace provides.
MCL injuries and LCL injuries are the most commonly seen knee joint injuries, especially in those who are involved in athletic activities. The MCL is one of the four main ligaments in the knee joint. It is located on the inside of the knee; with one end of the ligament attached to the femur (thighbone), while the other end is attached to the tibia (shinbone). Together with the LCL, which is in the same location on the outside of the knee, the MCL helps prevent the overextension of the knee joint from side-to-side.
The ACL is the most important player in the knee joints stability. The ACL connects to the tibia and femur (see diagram above). The ACL works with the PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament), which crosses over it to form an “X.” Together, these two ligaments help keep the knee stable when rotating. The ACL keeps the tibia in place and prevents it from moving too far forward and away from the knee and femur.
Similar to the MCL and LCL those who play contact sport or sports that require swift, abrupt movements such as pivoting, stopping, or turning quickly, are most likely to get ACL injuries. People also can tear an ACL when they jump and land with their knees straight or “locked” instead of flexed. This puts pressure on the knee joint and causes the ACL to tear or break apart.
ACL injuries can be very painful and can lead to a lot of swelling and instability of the knee. Depending on a person’s age and the severity of the injury, a torn ACL may require surgery in addition to 6 to 12 months of rehabilitation. Many sedentary adults won’t undergo surgery and can live with a torn ACL provided they work on strengthening their muscles and wear an ACL knee brace during sport and/or activities that put their knee in a vulnerable position. Often times, young adults and adults participating in high level athletics will have to have their ACL’s repaired through surgery. Many surgeons will require the patient to wear to a Custom ACL knee brace, such as the Breg Fusion Knee Brace, post-operatively to help control the stability of the knee.