A hinged knee brace has firm bars on both sides of the knee and hinges at the joint. We fit it to your leg and set the hinges as your physician ordered. It keeps an injured knee steady and limits how far it bends while the tissue heals, so the knee does not give way on stairs or uneven ground.

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What is hinged knee brace?

A hinged knee brace has firm bars on both sides of the knee and hinges at the joint. We fit it to your leg and set the hinges as your physician ordered.

How does it help?

It keeps an injured knee steady and limits how far it bends while the tissue heals, so the knee does not give way on stairs or uneven ground.

How should it feel?

Snug straps and firm support. The hinges line up with the middle of your knee each time you put it on.

How do you use and care for it?

Tighten the straps snug, not tight; two fingers should fit under each one. Do not change the hinge settings yourself. Check your skin every day, and wipe the brace clean with a damp cloth.

When should you call us?

Call if your foot or toes turn cold, blue, numb or swollen, or if the brace keeps sliding down

How long does it take?

Wear it as your physician ordered.

We fit every item to you, show you how to put it on, use it and take it off, and give you written instructions. You show us you can do it before you go home. Call (314) 887-5866 if it hurts, does not fit or breaks.

What to remember

Hinges line up with the middle of your knee.
Do not change the hinge settings yourself.
Cold, blue, numb or swollen toes means call.

Show us you have it: Show us how you put it on and line up the hinges. We go over it again at your next visit, and you can ask us to explain anything a second time.

Other devices in the program

This is part of our physician-directed physiotherapy program, where a physician orders and supervises every treatment and no treatment starts unless a physician is available right away.