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Efficacy of valgus brace and simple hinged brace in patients with knee osteoarthritis
July 2016
Efficacy of valgus brace and simple hinged brace in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A comparison of knee braces during walking for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the medial compartment of the knee
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2005 Jul;87(7):937-9Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
12 patients were mild to severe medial compartment knee osteoarthritis were included in the crossover randomized trial and randomized to the order in which they received two different braces: a valgus brace, or a simple hinged brace. Prior to intervention with either brace, patients were assessed under a non-brace condition. Gait analysis and kinetic analysis were undertaken after 6 months of brac...
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