Bracing
Knee Braces
Support, Stability and Compartment Offloading
The right brace can reduce pain, improve stability and protect your knee after injury or surgery. Mr Rehmatullah can advise which brace, if any, is appropriate for your condition.
Basic Neoprene Support (no patella hole)
A simple, comfortable sleeve that provides gentle compression, warmth and proprioceptive feedback. Useful for mild arthritis, soft-tissue niggles and general knee support during activity.
- •Light compression and warmth
- •No patella opening — even pressure around the knee
- •Low profile under clothing
- •Often helpful for early arthritis and mild swelling
Össur Rebound ROM Brace
A hinged brace with an adjustable range of motion. Commonly used after ligament surgery or injury when the knee needs protected movement while it heals.
- •Hinged support with adjustable flexion and extension stops
- •Helps protect healing ligaments and meniscal repairs
- •Lightweight, breathable frame
- •Often worn for around 6 weeks when specifically indicated
Össur Medial Offloader Brace
Designed to reduce pressure on the inner (medial) compartment of the knee. Often helpful for medial compartment osteoarthritis and bow-leg (varus) alignment.
- •Reduces load through the worn medial compartment
- •Can improve pain and function in medial arthritis
- •Lightweight, rigid frame with comfortable padding
- •May delay or avoid the need for surgery in suitable patients
Patellofemoral Spring Brace
A brace designed to offload the patellofemoral compartment — the joint between the kneecap and thigh bone. Useful for patellofemoral arthritis, chondromalacia and anterior knee pain.
- •Spring mechanism helps lift and unload the patellofemoral joint
- •Reduces friction and pressure behind the kneecap
- •Can improve walking tolerance and stair pain
- •Useful for isolated patellofemoral compartment wear
Do I need a brace?
Braces are not always necessary, and the wrong brace can be unhelpful. During your consultation Mr Rehmatullah will assess whether a brace is likely to help your specific diagnosis and, if so, which type is most suitable. Some braces are available directly; others are measured and fitted to order.