however, it increased knee adduction moments.When evaluating changes in knee kinetics and muscle activation together, this study demonstrated conflicting outcomes and questions the efficacy for the use of unloader bracing for people with normally aligned knees such as those after articular cartilage repair...
They were clinically assessed, demographic data and Oxford knee scores were collected before the use of the braces. At 6 months, patient satisfaction, change in symptoms and repeat Oxford scores were noted. Improvement was noted in 5 patients (6 knees, 42%) whose mean BMI was 29. They ...
Two unloader knee braces effectively reduced strain in the medial meniscus with an intact anterior cruciate ligament during dynamic activities. Neither brace made a significant reduction in strain for anterior cruciate ligament-deficient knees. Clinical relevance Unloader knee braces could be used to ...