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Are there any devices that assist/help relieve pain in the knees caused by arthritis?
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Yes: You use braces for the knee joint with hinges for some stabelity.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Unloading braces: Are used when there is an assymetrical amount of wear in the inside and outside compartments. These braces relieve pressure in the appropriate part of the knee in an effort to decrease pain.
Answered 11/28/2012
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