How to use your hinged knee brace after arthroscopic or open knee surgery

This video is made specifically for Dr. Ayzenberg's patients to show them how to use a hinged knee brace after knee surgery. Please reference your post-op instructions for more details and specific instructions.
This video is made using a Don Joy hinged knee brace.

[@GyariSan1]

Seems like a good device for assisted stretches too since it can keep the patient's leg straight.

[@markayzenbergmd]

Thank you

[@mariaelenacastroleo6756]

LEO Y Yazmin.❤❤

[@nataliashergelashvili9913]

Hello, I have an ACL and MCL tear and one doctor recommended that I get a hinge brace and the other tri-panel knee immobilizer. Which one would you say is the best for my injury? Thank you

[@markayzenbergmd]

Hi Natalia, I generally do not comment on patient care since multiple factors go into decision-making and I do not have the information I would need to provide you with the best advice. I would recommend you discuss this with both doctors again. Sorry!

[@lilyana176]

the brace fits fine but there is a huge gap between the knee and the chuck and it’s a really big gap and nothing i can do about it can you help me?

[@markayzenbergmd]

Hi, I would encourage you to call your doctor to discuss this as it is not something easily helped over comments.

[@RonLarhz]

I'm scared now after my sibling say my knee could shift? I just did anthroscopy meniscus repair.
I removed them whenever i need to go to toilet or shower and when i do laundry. Which means like half the time of my waking hours.
I accidentally put weight on it when i lost balance on the crutches and i felt a flapping sensation. Almost like when i tore my menicus.
Do u reckon I fked it up already? Should i go A&E? Been a week and my followup appointment is in a 3days.

[@markayzenbergmd]

Hi, I am sorry to hear! You should reach out to your surgeon to discuss this.

[@lettycardenas4091]

The top dial is set at zero, Should that be aligned with the center or the knee?

[@markayzenbergmd]

Generally the dial should be at the center of the knee. Your physician should help you with the initial fitting.

[@mariaelenacastroleo6756]

LEO Y Yazmin.❤❤

[@OFFICIAL.LEWISVEVO]

Mine is too tight

[@user-pp5uh4rh9w]

Loosen it

[@markayzenbergmd]

The straps are adjustable to loosen if needed. Discuss this with your surgeon.