Functions and Effectiveness of Unloader, Patellofemoral, and Knee Sleeve Orthoses: A Review.
Godwin K DzidotorJeffrey B MoorheadChinedu C UdeKenneth S OgueriDebolina GhoshCato T LaurencinPublished in: Regenerative engineering and translational medicine (2023)
Knee orthoses also referred to as knee brace are commonly used for support and stability of the knee. Unloader knee braces are designed to relieve and support those suffering from knee osteoarthritis by improving physical impairment and reducing pain. Patellofemoral knee braces aim to help patients manage patellofemoral pain syndrome. Rehabilitative compression sleeves, also known as knee sleeves, are often used to assist patients suffering from knee pain and laxity. Important findings on the three knee braces discussed show discrepancies in results. Their effectiveness and validity are yet to be understood.
Keyphrases
- total knee arthroplasty
- knee osteoarthritis
- anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- anterior cruciate ligament
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- systematic review
- chronic pain
- randomized controlled trial
- newly diagnosed
- peritoneal dialysis
- mental health
- physical activity
- pain management
- spinal cord
- neuropathic pain
- patient reported