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Which knee brace for osteoarthritis
Hi I'm considering to by tnyor OA knee brace for my mom she is suffering from osteoarthritis.
But I'm confused which one to buy whether to buy both side hinged or
one side hinged which put more pressure one side of the knee
I want knee support for my mother right leg . For one side hinged there are two option either left or right I'm unable to identify which one to buy as I don't know my mother has varus or valgus knee. You can see the reports attached below.
Also if I need consulting on vc for my mom which doctor will be beneficial for my mom to tell exercises and tell which knee brace will be beneficial. Whome should I consult on pactro physiotherapist or orthopedist. Thankyou in advance.
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In osteo arthritis generally leg become bow shaped means outward deviated, u must take brace with lateral hinge
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Consult a physio near your locality
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Firstly Visit a Physiotherapist at his clinic preferably a Masters in Sports And Musculoskeletal Injuries in your area as close to your home as possible. Let him do a detailed Assessment and evaluation in relation to available range of mom, he will only advice you the kind of snee strap suitable to your mom. Orthopaedic visit will be decided by the Concerned Physiotherapist if his assessment says so. My Clinic is at WaterField Road, Bandra West, Mumbai. You may also connect with me on VC if you want me to do the above steps of assesment and strap advice. Regards Restoring Flexibility Physiotherapy Centre, Dr. Aditya Pardasany.
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Connect with me on VC or choose a nearby Clinical Musculoskeletal or Sports Physiotherapist
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Take a protocol from your physio and manage the exercises regularly with your mom
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For your mother's osteoarthritis and knee brace decision, itâs understandable that you'd want to make the best choice for her comfort and support. First of all your should ask ur consultant regarding type of brace as he is the best judge of it. Secondly the braces are good for a smaller time as longer usage can cause atrophy and other complications Hereâs a breakdown of what could help:
1. Choosing Between Hinged Braces:
Single-Hinged Braces (Left or Right): These are designed to provide extra support to one side of the knee. The choice between a left or right hinge depends on whether she has varus or valgus alignment issues.
Varus knee (bow-legged) means the knee tilts outward, putting more pressure on the inner side.
Valgus knee (knock-kneed) means the knee tilts inward, putting more pressure on the outer side.
If youâre unsure about whether your mom has varus or valgus alignment, it's better to consult a healthcare professional before purchasing the brace to avoid discomfort.
Double-Hinged Braces: These provide balanced support on both sides of the knee and are a good option if youâre uncertain about her knee alignment. They distribute pressure more evenly and may be more comfortable for daily activities.
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If you're considering virtual consultations (VC), both orthopedists and physiotherapists can guide you
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Don't Self prescribe even a brace
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Consult Physiotherapist for evaluation afterwards go with the brace as brace gives support but it can restrict movement as well and in osteoarthritis,movement is must to prevent further damage.
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Physiotherapy help your mother in this situation rather than wearing a brace.
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Do Icing for 10 minutes.
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In this condition brace might give some comfort. But will not give u drastic results.
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Consultant your nearest physio
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Hi at the moment brace may not help
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Consult physio for further evaluation
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Avoid cross leg sitting use hot water fomentation to reduce pain and swelling
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Try to buy one side hinged knee brace, as it will not degrade the muscular tendancies.
In both side hinged brace muscles will go in wasting which can decrease the muscular power.
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Do hot fomentation along with calcium rich diet.
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Do not put it on during night or relaxing.
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You can consider a rehab physician ( a doctor who specialises in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), who can help you with medication, interventional pain management, bracing advice, footwear modifications and activity modification. If the need for surgery arises, an Orthopedic surgeon needs to be referred to.
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Consult ASAP before it gets worse
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Avoid squatting, cross legged sitting and walking on uneven surfaces
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Hi only brace is not the solution.
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You need proper physiotherapy treatment
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Please visit physically for exercises and electro therapy.
Open patella knee brace LP or oppo brand good.
If physiotherapy treatment is not successful then TKR.
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Please meet physio in person. For braces , exercises n electro therapy
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Calcium rich diet
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Avoid sitting at floor n low heights
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For patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), the choice between a one-sided hinged brace and a two-sided hinged brace depends on the specific needs and condition of the knee.
1. One-Sided Hinged Brace: Typically beneficial for those with unicompartmental OA (osteoarthritis affecting only one side of the knee). It provides targeted support and can help with alignment and pain relief.
2. Two-Sided Hinged Brace: More suitable for patients with more generalized OA or those needing additional stability across the entire knee joint. It offers more support and can help reduce overall knee strain.
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Hello sir,
Thanks for the question.
We need to understand the VAS before suggesting any brace. But off loader brace is something which really works in the case of osteoarthritis.
Also Physiotherapists are the doctors of muscles and soft tissues so you can consult a physiotherapist who can assess and guide her the exercises according to her current muscle strength, body weight and pain.
PhysioNautics is the complete physiotherapy solution under one roof. Can contact or email if found the answer helpful
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Dr. Steephan John (PT)
Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
according to your mom's x-rays, the right knee has less space on the medial side like arthritis we can say slight genu valgus in the right knee but not that severe that we can't correct what happened in the bone
but we can help her to maintain good strength in the knee hip and ankle joints and reduce the pain so she won't feel any pain
I will suggest letting the muscle be a splint but for safety purposes, you can buy a Tynor hinged knee brace with valgus correction but that will make her uncomfortable sometimes if she says uncomfortable please please remove the rodes that present in the sides
and kindly get an assessment and rehab exercises from nearby physiotherapist
for more details contact
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ELYSIANN PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC, BANGLORE ,Indiranagar
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Mr. Abhishek Shroti (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
22 yrs exp
Indore
Hi as I can see from the xray your mother is suffering with varus type of knee deformity. Regarding to the type of brace you should go with double hinges knee support as the knee require support from both the sides.
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Ice massage on the knee joint twice a day atleast is good
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Exercises general knee exercises start with free no weights gradually include weight with half a kilo and then increasing to the capacity of the patient.
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