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How effective is the osteoarthritis knee brace?
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Depends: For some people in whom the problem is a misalignment of the knee, a knee brace can be quite helpful. It doesn't work for everyone, and works best if you have been told that "only one side" of the knee is involved.
Answered 6/9/2014
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Usually effective: For some, an osteoarthritis brace can be an effective type of conservative management. They are designed to support the joint area and designed to distracting the joint decreasing bone on bone contact.
Answered 10/4/2016
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