Osteoarthritis Knee Brace

Osteoarthritis Knee Brace is a complex condition involving the entire joint. It’s mainly known as a wear-and-tear type of arthritis that commonly affects the knees of older people. The disease frequently affects one side of your knee more than the other. This unequal damage can cause your knee to align imperfectly (malalignment), which can make you look knock-kneed or bowlegged.

As the damage progresses, this malalignment worsens. A knee brace can take pressure off the part of your joint most affected by osteoarthritis and help relieve pain. If your knee feels like it might buckle when you put weight on it, a knee brace can also help you stand and move around with more confidence.
Risks
Risks of wearing an Osteoarthritis Knee Brace might include:
Discomfort wearing the brace. A knee brace can feel heavy, bulky and hot at first. Poor fit can cause it to slip.
Skin irritation or swelling. The skin under the brace might become red and irritated if your knee brace fits poorly. Some people also have swelling around the joint.
Lack of benefit. Studies of knee braces for people with osteoarthritis have been limited, and results have been mixed. Some people see no benefit. Others report diminished pain and increased function.
Stiffness. Wearing a brace can cause the wearer to treat the braced knee as injured and favor the other knee, which could contribute to joint stiffness.
During your knee brace fitting
You might adjust to wearing a knee brace more quickly if you start with a good fit, which is the goal of working with an orthotist. During the fitting, the orthotist might:
Examine your knee
Ask about your history of knee arthritis and the symptoms that trouble you most
Ask what activities you hope to increase by wearing a knee brace
Ask you to walk a few paces to show how your knee functions
Take several measurements of your leg to determine what size you need
Discuss the pros and cons of off-the-shelf and custom braces
Explain how knee brace designs differ from each other
Have you try various knee braces to determine what style feels best and is easiest for you to use.