When to Prescribe a Knee Brace.
expert_opinion · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 29283807.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1080/00913847.1992.11947524.
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Abstract
In brief Knee bracing can affect an athbrief lete's performance or rehabilitation, and the decision to brace can have ethical and liability implications as well. When prescribing a brace, a clinician must take into account brace function, construction, and the type of support it can provide for the athlete's knee. Sports medicine professionals can ensure patient compliance by prescribing a comfortable, yet functional, brace and by letting them know what to realistically expect from wearing the device.
Anatomy
- knee