Knee braces are one way to provide stability, support, and pain relief for patients with knee osteoarthritis. There is more than one kind of knee brace. Unloader knee braces are among the most effective -- for the appropriate patient. Unloader knee braces do exactly what their name suggests. They unload stress from the affected joint.
There are several designs and manufacturers of unloader knee braces. If an unloader knee brace is something you think could help relieve your osteoarthritis pain, discuss it with your doctor before buying one.
1. Ossur Unloader One OTS Osteoarthritis Knee Brace - Left Leg - Medium
Lightweight, comfortable, easy to get on and off. This unloader brace offers pain relief for osteoarthritis patients and is now available as an off-the-shelf brace.
2. Donjoy OA Lite Medial Unloader Knee Brace
Offers support for patients with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis.
3. Breg Fusion OA Arthritis Knee Brace
This is a functional brace that relieves the pain associated with unicompartmental osteoarthritis but also provides stability for the high-impact user.4. Generation II Spirit Arthritis Knee Brace
Off the shelf unloader knee brace that is easy to fit and easy to use for all patients, including those with limited hand strength. It has a poly axial hinge that uses two adjustable screws to build either a varus or valgus bowing shape into the brace.
