Unloader Knee Braces: Relief for Osteoarthritis Pain | [Your Brand/Site Name]

Osteoarthritis is the degeneration of the cartilage of the joints over time. It can affect any joint, but most commonly affects the hands, knees, hips and spine. Unloader/offloader braces are used to treat osteoarthritis in the medial or lateral compartment of the knee.

How They Work

• Unloader braces work by shifting weight from the damaged area of the knee to one of the unaffected areas.

Benefits

• Using an unloader brace combined with physical therapy can reduce pain and allow the wearer to remain active.

Significance

• Unloader braces are often prescribed to patients who cannot tolerate anti- inflammatory medications because of their side effects or who don't want to take them.

Effectiveness

• The effectiveness of the brace depends on each unique condition of the wearer and should not be generalized to all wearers.

Warning

• Unloader braces are significantly more expensive, and a lot more bulky than neoprene sleeves; their bulkiness may cause bruising and discomfort.