Best Knee Brace For Arthritis and Ligament Injuries (ACL/MCL)
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- In this video the surgeons discuss knee braces. They discuss the different types of knee braces including sleeves, off the shelf braces, hinged braces and custom braces. They share their opinion on which brace is best.
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Thanks so much Cheryl. Very kind. Doing our best to keep it informative and interesting. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I love you guys! Your information has helped me more than I can say.
I had a total knee replacement on the 6TH of this month (December 2021). Because of the wealth of information, I am doing the exercises diligently and yes, painfully as all heck! But I'm doing my best to grit my teeth and push through each
session. And doing the exercises throughout each day to strengthen the muscles. It HURTS! A lot!
I embrace the pain...haha, with tears, but the postop exercises are essential for the best recovery!
So thanks guys! You're both my heros!
Hi T Mac. That is awesome! So glad we were able to help in any way. All the best. You are through the hardest part. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Always look forward to your videos, so informative on everything you talk about. And the humour just cracks me up😂. Always makes my day. If I ever need an ortho, I’d be calling on you two, since we’re neighbours (Ancaster here). Stay safe docs 🙏
Hi Anita in Ancaster! Thanks so much. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did
Spot on, as usual. I have a”custom” unloader brace for category 3 medial right knee arthritis. It helps but is a PIA to wear, especially in winter when I can’t wear shorts.
Exactly Maleko! Shorts all year! 🩳 thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Really enjoyed your video. I’m a Physical Therapist with 30 years in clinic fitting custom knee braces. I recommended an off-loader to a friend who was told he needed a tibial osteotomy in his mid 40’s. The brace worked so well at reducing the swelling he only wears it occasionally now in his early 50’s. No surgery required and he’s virtually pain-free.
That’s awesome Robert. Thanks for sharing
As I shared with you in a previous comment, I am quite active. Biking, Arc trainer...and my lifelong passion, competitive softball. My good friend and orthopedic Doc put me in an 'unloader' brace 18 months ago. It has worked beautifully. I wear it only when playing softball and it has almost completely alleviated the pain and swelling I was getting during and after tournaments. Though it is a little bulky it has had no effect on my running ability, if anything I am at full speed... and I have even learned to slide while wearing it. My team mates didn't even know I was wearing it until they saw me remove it after games. As you have stated on many subjects, there is not a 'one size fits all' treatment for any condition. I encourage your viewers to seek the advice of an Orthopedic surgeon and Physical therapist when dealing with their bone and joint problems. A body in motion is an important part of maintaining our overall physical and mental health. It was always included in my treatment protocol for my post op patients, especially those with cancer. We are blessed to have the health care professionals and medical advances to make exercise possible at almost any age. As always, a very helpful segment. Jim
Thanks so much Jim and glad to hear you are still playing softball. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing
When I first started seeing my orthopedic surgeon, one of the things he did was give me two braces (hinged ones) to wear when I was working out. I was surprised how much they helped to support my knees as I had previously had no luck using sleeve ones. Prior to my recent right TKR, I was having to wear the right one all day at work. It felt great the last time I took it off before my surgery, knowing that was the last time I had to wear it. Thank you for another great video.
Thank you for sharing Juliet. They can make a big difference for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thank you, nice clarification!
Very welcome LaLa. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I got a Bauetfeind knee brace many years ago on the advice of my PT. I had some knee cap issues with not tracking properly in addition to osteoarthritis. I also had hyaluronic acid injections. They made such a huge difference!! I have not needed to wear it for several years now.
Very nice Pat C. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Brilliant as usual, love you guys
Thanks so much Gordon. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Awesome. Just what I needed to know. Thxs Docs ❤️🇨🇦
Glad we could help Mandy! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
This was informative as I Judy got a knee sleeve..helps a lot
Nice Linda. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did
I have a high grade acl tear recently diagnosed. My issue is the brace the hospital gave me is to big. I was looking to purchase something affordable. Do you have a suggestion on which brand or type I can use?
Unloader. I was impressed when fitted, impressed when walking out the door , impressed when walking my dog and totally impressed when riding my Harley. Absolutely impressive brace. I’ll continue to wear it until my tkr whenever that happens.
Thanks for sharing your experience sherry. Love that you have a Harley. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Which I have my acl repaired twice with a custom brace with a hinged plus a sleeve that's pull on and a knee cap one too. Which they always have to measure my knee since the one's at the stores don't help me at all. Loved the video. I have 7 year's left for a new total knee replacement to go for the oa in the knee.
Very nice Marcia. Hang in there. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did
You guys are great! Thank you
Very welcome A! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Love your videos but watch on my TV so can’t press like. Keep up the great work.
Hi Canadiangirl. Well that’s ok as long as you subscribe! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Thank.you, needed this one.
Very welcome Joan. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Hello Doctors! We haven’t communicated since your video entitled: knee replacement implants. I was in a bad disposition at that time. You had given me two very specific tips. 1) an unloader brace and 2) hyaluronic acid w/ cortisone. I just wanted you two Doctors to know that I’m still around and still grateful for your time, help, compassion, and humanity. Happy holidays to you and your families!
You too carlorocky! Hope you are feeling better. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Hi docs, I have had each one of those braces it was a process I had to go through before I had bilateral knee replacements. The custom brace was $1500.00 thank goodness my insurance covered that! I found the custom titanium brace helped the most I work in long term care and am on my feet all dang day. That brace was not the easiest thing to wear but it helped me make it through a shift, although it slipped a lot and I was constantly readjusting it. Nice thing about having that brace was that it’s got a lifetime guarantee and if you lost or gained weight they would make the adjustments. I’m set to go back to work after my TKR this January and looking forward being pain free! Thirty three years with 10 to go, I hope my knew knees last 😄. Thanks for your videos I’m a big fan👍
@@TalkingWithDocs What about the brand "Compressa knee sleeves"?
I’m using a soft sleeve on my post surgery knee to keep it warm when I’m out side in the cold. I think it helps stopping the ache from the cold and snow.
Very nice Dean. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did
I agree, whole heartily, Dean! I wear a soft sleeve or athle tic compression tights (I'm no athlete, LOL) under my pants to keep my BTKR warm. I work outside alot & it makes a HUGE difference. When that titsnium gets cold it seems to take a long time to warm back up!
I spoke with my GP bout my knee, regarding swelling of most of my leg all the way down to the ankle and pain in the knee. I told him how I was checked years ago by having a CT of the knee looking for bakers cyst. My previous GP sent me for X-rays. My present GP has me on wait list for an MRI which will most likely take a number of month just to receive the appointment date. But, I’ve waited 10 yrs so I can wait a bit longer. 😊
Good luck!
Best of luck to you Cathy. Patience is a virtue. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Great ! Thanks Docs!
Very welcome Darlene. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Always looking forward to seeing all of your videos and also the next one that you’ll post! I’m also following you guys on instagram!
Thanks so much Alida. Thanks for watching and subscribing
My 15 yr old got the DonJoy after ACL & Meniscus repair 11 months ago. The cost is worth piece of mind for sure.
Nice SoCrazyInLove13. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did
I've had ACL replacement hamstring graft. With meniscus repair. Popped the meniscus 8 months later and had to have it shaved. I wear a McDavid sleeve with buttress and stays. It helps me feel stable and reasures me that my knee is well put together even tho it feels like it's got some screws loose ha.
Keep it going Joey!
Great topic Docs, I having both knees reconstructed can relate... Custom [ DonJoy ] is the only brace that ever helped because of having more stability and that is very reassuring . Both total reconstruction surgeries LCL MCL ACL W/cadaver ACL in LT knee
Wow that is some serious knee pathology JJD1913. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs Thanks for the reply, First being RT 1985 Was painful recovery w 6mo. therapy, 2nd 2007 Orthoscopic walked on it same day. Yes been a subscriber for a little while Great content Docs ! Bravo
I have a custom donjoy unloader brace, I wear almost all the time, I've gone from wanting a knee replacement , to my brace is my best friend. My knee hurts less even when it off than before I got the brace. So for I'm sticking with my custom brace, knee replacement can wait. Expensive but worth every penny.
Greetings, i am currently looking for a cheaper option for an acl knee brace, i had one custom made years ago, it worked but over the years does not fit properly anymore and it is expensive. I am looking for a cheaper option currently. I had anlther operation done to clean up cracks in my meniscus that was causing knee locking. During that operation i was tild my origonal acl replacemnt wasnt connected anymore. Any reccomendations of cheaper acl knee braces?
I am cracking up from seeing you two smirk when you mentioned the “copper” braces! I’ve always thought it was a gimmick! (Probably psychosomatic that the patient believes they’re getting some relief from their pain, but I think it’s bogus)! 😂
Have a wonderful Christmas & Happy New Year!
Yes Colleen. Seems to help a few. Merry Christmas. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Hi, love your channel! I fully tore my rt ACL 10yrs ago and have come a long way without repairing it (58). I do squats and such now without pain, should I wear a metal sided brace when I work out or will that keep it from strenthening as much? Also, I haveno pain when golfing, should I wear one to be safe? THX!!
The brace is mostly about stability. If you do not have instability it may be ok n but wearing a brace doesn’t hurt. Thanks for watching and subscribing
outstanding info
Glad you think so Vini! Thanks for watching and subscribing
I had a custom made brace for my right knee as it has arthritis and a meniscus tear...I wore it religiously for months when I was on my feet walking about and at work. It actually didn't do anything for my knee or pain and made it worse and more pronounced to the point that most times before my day was even over I'd have to take it off. I paid a lot of money for it and now it sits in the trunk of my car.....I don't wear any brace at all. You'd think that it would make it better because it was suppose to offset the weight bearing on the medial side of my knee where the tear is....everyone responds differently to treatments and I seem to respond much better to exercise and improving my quad and hip strength and using hot and cold therapy in between. I even drastically cut down taking daily dosages of my diclofenac from twice a day to once every other day and sometimes longer or as needed. It just works for me personally and I know many people are different ...but I do have arthritis in my knees and meniscus on my right leg is torn and a slight subluxated petella too....
Yes Ken we totally agree. Everyone is different and some people love them and some people hate them. That is why we said it really depends on the person. Thank you for sharing your experience. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did
Great topic and video! For myself, I cannot handle anything tight on my leg during activity because of how straps alter my patella (bone on bone lateral side), so an unloader brace (which needs snugly fastened straps to stay in place) is not appropriate for me. Plus both lateral and medial compartment are impacted equally. Nor knee sleeves - too many spurs and they never seem to fit in right place. However….when just standing around (eg dishes, cooking,etc) compression sleeves and thigh high graduated medical compression stockings are an amazing tool to reduce knee and associated soft tissue swelling (which reduces pain and increases ROM!). Controlling swelling is key to my pain control. They also cured my restless legs syndrome. Research suggests they should be at least 20-30 mmHg compression for maximum effectiveness to help return blood and lymph effectively back up the leg.
Agree
Hi guys, great videos as usual. I've asked this once before, but may be you didn't see it. I have pain in my ankle after TKR. I hardly walk. It comes and goes. The PT says it will go away, as my ankle is not use to walk this way. What is it, what do you think? Any suggestion how to make it stop? Thank you!
Hi vitoshaword. So ankle and foot pain can come from the change in your alignment and the way you walk after your knee replacement. We tell patients that it often takes 6-12 months. If you wore orthotics you need to get rid of them typically or get new ones as your foot strike is changed. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did
Stoko tights with cables… have you any knowledge about this?
Love your videos, Doctors! I’m 30 and have recurrent patellar dislocations. I’ve had the issue for over a decade which started from a HS sports injury. I really need an MPFL repair, but with two young children and my profession (ironically I’m a Stryker Sales Rep) I can’t fit it into my schedule. I’m considering a compression sleeve for when I’m backcountry hiking, or getting after it in the gym. Is my logic in thinking a compression sleeve could help reduce patellar subluxation correct? My other concern is that it’ll ultimately weaken the knee and I’ll become depended on the brace. Any truth to that theory?
So fair thought. Could consider a custom PF stabilizer brace. You can still keep the muscles strong with a brace. Best of luck
Valgus Knee Girl here! Love my custom brace. My Physiatrist prescribed it and I love wearing it. Anything to avoid surgery (sorry, Docs! xx). Highly recommend brace bcause I have no pain, just a jankey OA knee!
With neoprene velcro strap type brace you customize it to your knee by how tightly you fix the strap duh. And you can get them for under 10 dollars.
Now speaking about knee braces I have two patella braces you should do a video about patella knee braces I have an alignment problem with the patella
Ok willard. Good idea. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Can a brace help with weakness that causes misalignment up the leg and through the hip and glutes? I have an OLD knee injury from a downhill ski fall in the late 1980's. I was an experienced skier on the end of the day "just one more run" and was sloppy going too fast through moguls. I ended up cartwheeling with one binding not releasing and stopped with my foot facing "the wrong direction". A spiral fracture was assumed, but after x-rays, it appeared that my knee took the torsion. In the 80's the suggested recovery was ice, rest, and a long while on crutches. I've never had stability in that knee under load since. I could no longer ski as I didn't have stability or control through that leg. Fast forward several decades... I still love to run, but after 8-10 months I always have to quit due to knee pain and groin/hip pain. MRIs reveal no hip arthritis. I have unbalanced glute development and chronic gracillis pain. I also can't do squats as my knee falls inwards. I assume that 40-year-old injuries can't be repaired. I miss running...
I have moderate arthritis in my left knee. Over the past year I have focused on strengthening and stretching my quads, hamstrings and calves and it has helped significantly. I’m active - I walk my dogs 3-5 km/day, train dog agility and play pickleball. My question is since arthritis is degenerative, do you think wearing a brace now before the pain becomes significant be beneficial for reducing/delaying pain in the future?
Hi C. The brace probably can't prevent pain progression but can reduce the pain now. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did
Learned a lot, thanks! Is there any evidence that unloader braces can slow the progression of OA in the knee joint? Thanks in advance. The reason I ask is that I don't have a lot of pain in my knee (right medial), but some. I'd like to get a brace for hiking but don't want to buy an expensive unloader if it is not going to slow the progression of the OA. If there is some long-term benefit, the cost and inconvenience might be worth it.
No. It doesn't slow progression but does reduce symptoms so can delay surgery in some
This off topic, first let me say I love your videos. I am going in for my second knee replacement surgery this Thursday. Did my left knee about 6 years ago. Please share your thought on Hypobaric Chamber therapy. We have a clinic in our town that offers oxygen treatments through hypobaric chambers to promote healing. Is this something that would really help my healing. They offer package deals with multiple visits at a very reasonable cost
Hi B D. It is an interesting concept but we are not aware of a lot of scientific evidence to help normal post operative healing. If you did ok the first time probably don't need it. It has been used in complicated cases however where there is tissue loss, infection etc. Best of luck with your decision. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did
Enjoy watching your videos. I am looking for some type of support sleeve to go around my knee, but I have a major problem. My legs are VERY large, I recently ordered a 5XL sleeve from a company and above the knee it is still too small. When I stretch the sleeve above my knee a couple inches it just rolls down because it won't stay on due to the size of my leg. Without getting a custom type of sleeve/brace, do you know of any companies where I could order a sleeve large enough for me? I have been all over the internet so I'm guessing you may not know of something I haven't seen online. But thought I would ask. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Regards, Jerry
Hi Jerry. This is a difficult problem for sure. Everyone’s legs are bigger at the top than the bottom so they do tend to roll down. You may require a custom sleek unfortunately. Sorry we could not be of more assistance. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Braceability
Wish you had shown examples of these different braces.
Hi Roberta. We can certainly do that in a follow up video. Good idea. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did
Had a custombrace for ten years. That was ten good years of walking before surgery. Now I needone for myother knee. I cannot wait to have less painand mobility. Now if there was help for feet because orthotics are not holding.
Yes the feet can be tricky
What do you doctors think of the Stoko K1 brace from Vancouver?
We honestly don’t know much about it. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Knee brace for ocd of patella?
Hi, I’m a teen who regularly takes part in sports but my knees have a tendency to give way and I’m not sure how to support my knee and still play sports and I just want something that can help support me and help me gain confidence while still being able to partake in sport with movement in my knee do you have any suggestions or advice?
Hi Afro. See a surgeon or physiotherapist. Maybe your kneecaps. Usually starts with an X-ray. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
i am diagnosed witj patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee with periarticular osteopenia (claimed as left knee locking condition) is unloader brace qaulifies that
A PF unloaded may help that
I've been diagnosed with tri-compartmental arthritis in both knees, with changes to the acl in my right and complex tear to the meniscus in my left. I've been informed that I need knee replacement in both but I can't afford the time off from work for an extended amount of time. Would knee braces help me and what type should I look into?
They might. Everyone is a little different
Now speaking about knee braces I have two patella braces you should do a video about patella knee braces
For sure Willard. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs happy holidays best wishes to you and your family ❤️
How to keep sleeves or hinged up on thigh with out them falling down to wrong area. (Without suspenders - lol) Very frustrating. I have tried many types. I have ACL/meniscus tear on left. And rt. Knee has tears on both sides.
Yes M this can be very difficult due to the shape of our legs. And it can be frustrating for sure. Some people wear some type of sleeve under their brace. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Dear talking with docs hi my name is rachel grant i want to know is a hbrace is it good to use on the knee from rachel grant
Hi Rachel. There are many. Simply go to a store that sells that and try to find one that feels comfortable. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
When should people start wearing the brace after injury? (Non-surgically treated) Thanks+
Hi Joe. Typically right away but it would depend on the type of ligament injury. Talk to your doc. Thanks for watching and subscribing
plz do a video on fatty liver and how to treat it
We will add it to the list Race. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did
I was born with an extra bone in my knee I noticed that nobody ever discussed anything about that I was born with it every time I've been my knee it's on the right side of my leg next to my knee cap you can actually see the knot the doctor says he'll eventually have to remove it
Interesting willard. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did
I had a meniscus tear back in May, never was given a knee brace to help heal.the looseness of knees, will this help knee looseness
Hi Goldie. Usually a tear is the meniscus will not cause instability. This is more indicative of a torn ACL. Best to get assessed and yes consider a brace. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I have an mcl and acl tear and they put it in a splinted unhinged brace for first 4 weeks. I read I should move it and should be a hinged brace to move it to move the synovial fluid to recover it, maybe but I'm no expert, anyone have any advice?
Hi Matthew. Often we will mobilize people early with an injury like you’re. Confirm with your surgeon
Is there a brace for the hip after THA surgery
Hi Brigid. Typically not unless you had an issue with recurrent dislocation. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I didn’t like my expensive custom brace & found one at Walmart that really worked….water therapy is best for arthritic knees…
Yes mary love the water. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did
I got my knee brace from my orthopedic doc on Tuesday and haven’t really worn it yet. It’s big and cumbersome to put on by myself. I was hoping for something more user friendly. Am I asking for too much? Probably. But I am 73 year old and not as flexible as I once was. That brace adds insult to injury.
If someone wants to make a small fortune, design a knee brace that is adjusted by remote control!! Those of us with arthritis will make you rich!!
@@smc130 Have you looked at the Stoko product?
I have no knee cap on my left knee, will a brace help me.
It may Juanita. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Is anyone familiar with the spring loaded knee brace? Or the ICARUS knee brace? which ones better?
We have heard of those but prescribe those specifically. There are many good ones
Wear inside or outside of trousers?
Often outside Len. Hence the apprehension. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did
Is there a brace in air force ABU camo
Yes some of them are camo. Thanks for your service
@TalkingWithDocs thank u an can u possibly send me a link
Amazon jank one with copper is fine
I’ve been in a cast for 6 weeks and when I took it off I couldn’t feel the bottom of my foot and 2 months later I still can’t feel the bottom why is that???
Hi Daishawn. See other reply. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I am wondering why no one talks supplements for problem joints, arthritis etc. There are a wide array of supplements that folks can take that can make a difference depending on the severity of the situation. While not approved by the FDA supplements should not be excluded from trying and an enormous number people take them on a daily basis. Surgery or knee replacements should only be a final option.
Agreed Jason. We actually have videos on turmeric and glucosamine. Thanks for watching and subscribing
A brace sounds like a good first defense. Too bad if it looks ugly. Pain is more ugly.
Yes James. It can be a bit bulky. Conversation piece. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Don't insurance companies cover custom knee braces?
It did for me!
Hi Freedom Forever. Some do. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did
Hoping I never need a brace! 😁😁❤👍
For sure Mustang Sally. Thanks for watching and subscribing
My father who is 93 and was diagnosed with having basically no cushion on his knee. They wont operate with knee replacement due to age. They said for him to take Tylenol for arthritis for pain, also they said to get him a brace, but never told me what kind or what to do. What kind of brace should he get?
Hi Pamela. If he has the means and would wear it a custom brace provided the most benefit. Best of luck to your dad. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Knee loader brace
Guys...can the immobility of the brace, actually exacerbate the condition? Stay well! Put Christmas socks on but Dr. Z no carols in the OR!! 😝😂
Hi Denise. So we would say no. The brace allows you to be more active and only restricts side to side motion typically. Yes to socks and for us it is yes to the carols too! Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Needed this! I dreamed I ran a marathon! Woke up with a torn ACL! My doctor is expensive! Is it because I cussed him?
That’s funny Dr JAY. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Ohh. I need a better knee brace!
Mine has no airflow and SMELLS TERRIBLE!
I have to wash it a lot🥳
Not good Nan 59. Wash that bad boy. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Props would help.
Yes you are right. Next time. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Braces are cumbersome and uncomfortable. Not a fan. Sport specific I can understand. I only wear one when snowboarding, for peace of mind.
Very nice Mom2Boys. Thanks for watching as always