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Instead of getting knee surgery, would a knee brace do much good for a bad knee joint ?
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Depends: Braces have very specific uses and should not be the standard treatment of knee problems. In general, a brace will inhibit the quad muscles, often causing more problems than benefits. However, specific braces can take load off of one side of a knee for certain arthritic joints, and specific braces can stabilize the kneecap. Still others control stability in cases of mcl injuries. Best to check!
Answered 7/21/2012
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Occasionally: An unloading knee brace can be beneficial for people with arthritis in one side of the knee. Many people are not good candidates for bracing because of their body habitus though.
Answered 9/22/2013
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