What Science ACTUALLY Says About Knee Supports & Braces for Arthritis Pain

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  • Which knee support or knee brace will help reduce your arthritis pain? In this video, I discuss the benefits and limitations of different knee supports for those with knee osteoarthritis. We’ll go over the three main types of braces available: neoprene knee sleeves, hinged knee braces, and unloader braces.
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  • @larryseago730
    @larryseago730 2 місяці тому +5

    Im 60. Football and an active life being a marine helped wear mine out. My knee is in bad shape. One meniscus pad is flat and torn in multiple places, the other inside pad is 50% of thickness. I have a partial tear of ACL 36 Years ago that led to this. My arthritis is very advanced in the knee and Dr. Recommended a knee replacement. He gave me a long hinged knee brace that won't stay in place when I walk, so I use a tight ace bandage and vet wrap to holdthe ace bandage on. I do sleep with the hinge brace on, though. My knee is so loose that it grates when it moves in my sleep. As a side sleeper, it moves side to side, which a knee isn't supposed to do. It's only a few millimeters, but it makes my knee inflame and painful. It takes time to get it to settle back right in the mornings to walk. So, the brace helps this issue. I plan to have the surgery at some point, but right now, I have to wait.

  • @CharlieGroh
    @CharlieGroh Місяць тому +6

    …lifelong carpenter (pro mover of stuff) I trained and ran for 15 years. Did a couple of marathons and a few 18 plus and generally loved running. Well, it took its toll, and now in my mid 70’s I get shot treatments every 6 months which work well because I’m out and about alot and still get 20k step days. I’ve used every type of knee brace known to man at one time or another, but the ones I always come back to are my neoprene sleeves. Love ‘em to death and been using them since the mid nineties. We’re all different, but what works, works.

  • @ph1lny3
    @ph1lny3 6 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for linking the studies! I'm looking into a gift for my brother who has knee problems and have been looking at what's effective. This video was insightful!

  • @haroldpinteresque4460
    @haroldpinteresque4460 16 днів тому +12

    I am an expert in this area (expert = one who has made most every mistake within a given area. Completed 22 Olympic distance triathlons, hiked the 100 mile Kokoka Trek in Papua New Guinea, even ran cross-country in high school. After 4 operations including complete ruptures of the quad tendon bilaterally and meniscus tears, not to mention countless injections of HLA and cortizone, countless hours with an excellent DPT, and doing daily PT exercises I have a box with about $1000 worth of all of these types of braces. And y'know, the benefit is temporary and situational. There is no one-size-fits-all universal best knee brace. Depends on: 1) medial vs. lateral; 2) # compartments affected; 3) severity; 4) genetics; 5) personal factors such as pain tolerance, weight, age, and even skin sensitivity. Bottom line: we all eventually will need knee replacements. Until then, the only product that alleviated the pain was Gel One HLA. It's extra thick. The end.

    • @albertroy5293
      @albertroy5293 16 днів тому +7

      Thank you for laying this out so clearly (and with a touch of humor, I hope). When we start wearing braces, we enter the Bargaining phase of knee injury denial.

    • @RoxieM-nb9em
      @RoxieM-nb9em 16 днів тому +5

      You articulated what I have been feeling but could not face.

    • @nadogrl
      @nadogrl 7 днів тому

      OR, one might just stop eating processed “foods”, seed oils, carbs, sugar, etc. in order to alleviate inflammation.

  • @francesmolly8909
    @francesmolly8909 2 місяці тому +1

    I just found this after I just got diagnosed! Thank you!!

  • @gsxrsquid
    @gsxrsquid 8 місяців тому +2

    I was using a neoprene brace because of pain on the medial meniscus. I had a repair on that meniscus 28 years ago but it was giving me pain. The neoprene brace did seem to help. My doctor told me to use a hinged brace instead. I do not have problem with the hinged brace except of for thing. They have two noeprene pads on the inside of the hinge joint to protect from the pressure of the hinge. After awhile, the pressure of those pads directly against the location of the pain create more pain. So I use the brace until it hurts, then take it off while. Then use the neoprene.

  • @anonymous72726
    @anonymous72726 10 місяців тому +1

    ahh thanks so much! this is so helpful! i injured my knee about a week ago and this is so helpful!

  • @TB-ey2zb
    @TB-ey2zb Рік тому +5

    We're just looking into this, thank you so much for the latest information and study results.

  • @jameskirk2417
    @jameskirk2417 Рік тому +15

    I have been wearing a Custom fitted, Carbon fibre Donjoy brace for thirteen years,playing tennis 3 times a week and couldn’t do without it. Great product helps immensely.

  • @juliamarple3785
    @juliamarple3785 Місяць тому

    Backpacking/hiking! I use the basic kind with no hinge. Really helpful.

  • @hoppinessandinnerpeace2647
    @hoppinessandinnerpeace2647 4 місяці тому +2

    I have severe arthritis in both knees, and have found the compression and support of knee sleeves to be helpful when I need to be on my feet for a while. I recently found a knee sleeve that can be put in the freezer or microwave for additional relief. The cold works better for me.

  • @GOLFandWRX
    @GOLFandWRX Рік тому +16

    I have moderate arthritis in both my knees - since my 20's. I was unable to walk without pain until I tried a neoprene sleeve, which made a huge difference for me, but it gets sweaty. My gym coach suggest I try a spin class (wearing my neoprene sleeves)...after 4 weeks (8 classes of 45 minutes total) I no longer need the braces, I walk without pain. I cannot run or jump (my knee will swell up the next day), but I do everything else fine. IDK if this will help anyone else, but I found that spin class (not bicycle riding outside - that made no difference) helped me the most to date - good channel

    • @JeffreyPengMD
      @JeffreyPengMD  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for sharing!

    • @kideffron
      @kideffron 3 місяці тому

      What's spin class if you don't mind?

    • @GOLFandWRX
      @GOLFandWRX 3 місяці тому +1

      @kideffron stationary bicycle, where I was we had classes. A real bicycle did not help as there is lateral movement but a stationary bike helped me a lot.

  • @gzackerman
    @gzackerman Рік тому +14

    Three years ago, I had surgery to clean up a mild tear to the medial lateral meniscus. I was a marathon runner. The surgeon felt that I would be able to resume running in 4-8 weeks. Following surgery, the pain gradually intensified. Four months later, he gave me a steroid injection that should have helped for a few months, but the pain returned in a week. Eleven months post-op, I sought a second opinion and found that I had avascular necrosis in the same spot in that knee. At the time of the meniscus surgery, the condition was not present. The second surgeon (who is a friend) said I would need a partial replacement sometime down the road. I haven’t been able to run though. I had a follow up exam with my friend last month. The avascular necrosis hasn’t gotten worse, but I now have osteoarthritis in the knee. He said I can do anything I want, limited only by my pain, and recommended a sleeve. He said that a partial replacement could still be years away. I’m going to try a sleeve to see if I can resume running a little bit.

    • @ivanmatusic5540
      @ivanmatusic5540 10 місяців тому

      So that "clean up" was meniscectomy? Medial lateral means both sides didnt you mean anterior or pisterior of either medial or lateral meniscus?

    • @gzackerman
      @gzackerman 10 місяців тому +1

      Right knee, to the inside of the kneecap. Anterior medial meniscus.

    • @brandonbell5357
      @brandonbell5357 5 місяців тому

      O yaaaaa

  • @eric6249
    @eric6249 Рік тому +2

    I wear hinged braces while skiing. They help.

  • @mimpikujadigurulaskarpelangi
    @mimpikujadigurulaskarpelangi Рік тому +5

    Thats is a great info doc. I have pain in the below part of my knee. My doctor suggested using a brace, but I'm not sure which type to get. I walk a lot during the day and take the train five times a week to go to work and back home. Can you recommend whether I should use a neoprene or hinged brace?

  • @shanith
    @shanith 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi Doc!
    Love the videos. Thank you !
    Can you please cover Tibiofibular Joint Fusion at the knee? There are lot of content on fusion of the ankle but non on the knee.

  • @peterreece6547
    @peterreece6547 Рік тому +70

    I have tried neoprene and in my case it was a waste of time. For nearly 12 months I have warn an Ossur unloader and it has improved my walking enormously. It has allowed me to carry on hill walking which before wearing the brace I had to stop hill walking. I even wear it when cycling for example I rode 19 miles this morning most days I ride between 10 to20 miles. I’m in my mid 70s and this brace has given me my life back. Though I won’t be wearing it for much longer as I’m going to have a knee replacement 😊

    • @robertkerrigan2642
      @robertkerrigan2642 Рік тому +2

      Which specific one did you did you end up getting if you could tell me by chance. Thank you

    • @peterreece6547
      @peterreece6547 11 місяців тому +2

      I put it in my comment above which knee brace I have. Ossur Unloader. Wasn’t cheap near £600 which I had measurements taken by an orthotic man who took measurements.

    • @donniebowman4938
      @donniebowman4938 10 місяців тому +3

      I have an 800$ unloder and don't feel it helpd much and cant wear most clothes with it. It also rubs sores on back ov my knee looking at possible hinge brace. I have very warn cartlage and to young for surgery.

    • @leavingitblank9363
      @leavingitblank9363 10 місяців тому +3

      Does the Ossur unloader require a prescription? I checked their web site and it didn't have much information on the item, but rather directed me to a local provider. (I'm in the US-- not sure if that would make a difference.)

    • @cynthiagonzalez658
      @cynthiagonzalez658 9 місяців тому +8

      My arthritis doctor recommended knee replacement for me 10 years ago. Gave me the usual spiel about OA being progressive disease, incurable, only manageable.
      10 years later, Knees still ok. I don't walk long distances but I exercise them at home with bike thingy exerciser.
      I went keto and intermittent fasting and now only have intermittent pain.
      When there's pain, I use the cheapest sleeve brace from the dollar store.

  • @sibajena6896
    @sibajena6896 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing these imp.. inputs..

  • @alanhill2886
    @alanhill2886 Рік тому +11

    Hinged knee braces with fully enclosed knee with padding on knee area sock pull on type with nylon solid splints down both sides are by far the best .
    They also keep knee warm.

  • @morni1999
    @morni1999 Рік тому +1

    Than you for the informative video. Any particular brace do you recommend for chondromalacia patella?

  • @georgehebdon2756
    @georgehebdon2756 10 місяців тому

    Thank you very much,great video, well explained well delivered.❤❤❤❤❤

  • @cherlgolja5402
    @cherlgolja5402 Місяць тому +2

    Love the unloader !!!

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve Рік тому +27

    Very informative video Doc. I use the hinged knee brace when I experience medial knee pain/discomfort. It has worked well for me thus far. 👍👍

  • @lizlittle7064
    @lizlittle7064 Місяць тому +2

    I have used all the braces mentioned. Off loaders can be very useful. I did have a problem with skin irritation so when I use the off loaders I wear the over my pants. That allows me to do heavier work. For less stressful days like shopping the hinged braces are the best. Knee sleeves haven’t provided me with much support. I also do exercises to strengthen my legs.

  • @mrs.sherry
    @mrs.sherry 10 місяців тому +1

    I have both types. Live on 3rd floor no elevator. The really strong support one won't let me bend knee far enough for steps. So I use the copper laced elastic sleeve. Less support, but it's the most functional. Good thing I only need it once in a while. However, there are times when I have to wear the strong support and take steps with one foot on repeat.

  • @ScottDreyfus
    @ScottDreyfus 6 місяців тому +2

    I’m a caddie by trade so walking 75 to 100 miles a week carrying a solid bit of kit. Im dealing with back of patella. It just feels jagged and rough. Today was my 300th loop this year but I tore my mcl last may. I started in an unloader for about 6 months , then another 4 months in a hinged brace. I worked all summer in nothing but a compression sleeve. I’ve done about half the days this fall with no sleeves and I can make it but the arthritis is kicking by bed time. The sleeves just give enough support to make up for the bag weight. I have had to wear them at night a few times to support these failing knees. It’s a tough gig for bad wheels.

  • @Atlashon
    @Atlashon Рік тому +1

    Thank you, doctor.

  • @paulmaglio9254
    @paulmaglio9254 Рік тому +21

    I have been using a Don-Joy unloader brace for years. Yes, it is cumbersome, but it makes a HUGE difference. Wearing the brace I am able to walk, hike and play tennis, something that I cannot do without it. Sleeve braces were a joke and did absolutely nothing for me. The only draw back to this brace is that I have to wear shorts since you cannot wear this brace over your pants and it will tear up the pants if worn under them. So, on days that I have to wear dress pants or jeans I just don't wear it. I have to take it easy on those days as there is a significant increase in pain when I don't wear it.

    • @romaricogalvez1024
      @romaricogalvez1024 11 місяців тому +1

      What I did was to ask the tailor to sew looser pants to fit the braces.
      She also suggested that a zipper be attached to each pants leg which will make attachment of braces to your legs.

    • @paulmaglio9254
      @paulmaglio9254 11 місяців тому +1

      @@romaricogalvez1024 there's a thought. I hadn't considered going that route - good suggestion.

    • @sinverrette9803
      @sinverrette9803 7 місяців тому +2

      Thank you for this. I hinged and sleeve donf stabilize my knee. Meniscus and OA.. I can't walk with a bad limp, hamstrings are loose, unable to walk up and down stairs normally. It's depressing!! They don't want to do my surgery so I need help.

    • @paulmaglio9254
      @paulmaglio9254 7 місяців тому

      @@sinverrette9803 This brace has been a life saver! Good luck, I hope you find something that works for you.

    • @privateprivate8366
      @privateprivate8366 6 місяців тому +1

      I just started wearing an unloader brace. I wear it over my stretch jeans. Yes, I often have to adjust it. But, it’s winter and I’m stuck going to the office so, I’m not wearing shorts. It is what it is.

  • @premyo4u
    @premyo4u 11 місяців тому +1

    I have knee unloader brace (knee sprain in my job) provided by insurance long years ago but the more I use everyday is more pain and I bring it back to Karl Hanger a few weeks ago they repair still go down every time I use and walk . I plan to buy Neoprene sleeves. I have same as Neoprene-sleeves helps me a lot but not for long hours. Thanks for this information is a big help.

  • @garygeorge9648
    @garygeorge9648 4 місяці тому +2

    I have an unloader brace and I can tell the difference when I don't wear it, never had a break in period and the only problem is sliding sometimes when I sweat. On my second one, first one lasted a year, and I walk a minimum of five miles a day with my dog. Neoprene braces have done nothing for me and when I work out I wear a side brace and it helps.

  • @garyyeomans2369
    @garyyeomans2369 9 місяців тому +6

    I’ve bought all 3 of those knee braces and the one that helps me more is the one you say is no good. Yes it’s big but it can go over trousers and gives much more support and stability for me rather than the other 2 which didn’t help at all.

  • @Ushacooking22962
    @Ushacooking22962 Місяць тому +2

    I use Donjoy unloader knee brace and it works well for me

  • @warrenpye3442
    @warrenpye3442 8 місяців тому +1

    I have tricompartmental osteoarthritis I my right knee and still play basketball. I use a donjoy brace which uses shock absorption. It distributes the shock and I get no pain at all.

  • @hale7919
    @hale7919 13 днів тому

    Thanks this video helped me a lot

  • @kelaegilevirginia8821
    @kelaegilevirginia8821 Рік тому

    Thanks Doctor Peng

  • @shonemarcus2966
    @shonemarcus2966 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge #DR. PENG! God bless you and your family Sir.

  • @brentg3707
    @brentg3707 10 місяців тому

    great advice thanks

  • @jacquelinegonzalez3285
    @jacquelinegonzalez3285 8 місяців тому +2

    This is a great video!! I can personally attest to being one of many having QUIT the unloader brace. I've been having knee and leg/shin pain after two falls earlier this year, I had a trip to Poland planned and needed some support for the knee, my pain management suggested the unloader, I was fitted, received and was happy to report it was great, for a whole 4 days!! I was squeezed into another appointment at the supplier's office to adjust it since it kept sliding off no matter what I tried all this the day before I was leaving for my trip. Fast forward, I carried the blasted brace more than I wore it since it wouldn't stay on, I ended up with bruising, rashes and in worse pain than I started out with. Granted I did a lot of walking on my trip but still the brace was not helping me, once I got home a few weeks ago, I gave up since it just wouldn't stay on, well I digress it only stayed on if I had leggings or slim jeans on since it had no where to go. I ended up on purchasing a hinged brace on Amazon that has been a game changer. Soon I will be going for a CT scan to see what is happening with my knee as it's proven to be more than just arthritis. I shudder to think how much I will end up paying for a brace that proved to be useless for me.

  • @godfreyappliance5585
    @godfreyappliance5585 3 місяці тому +3

    Compression knee sleeves with the knee pads are wonderful. ASICS and Neenca are very comfortable

  • @nofilter.906
    @nofilter.906 6 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video......helped me decide in what are practical options for me....THANK YOU...

  • @brendageater3928
    @brendageater3928 9 місяців тому

    The knee compression sleeve works well for me 👍

  • @susiesunshine6489
    @susiesunshine6489 Рік тому +3

    Hello Dr. Peng. What is a good brace for a person with just one leg?

  • @fban3735
    @fban3735 11 місяців тому +3

    I have been advised against using any type of flow-restrictive device between my knee and foot, as I've had a DVT in my calf in the past. It has since been resolved after months of blood thinners, rest, and elevation, but if I ever get another DVT I've been told that I'd have to stay on blood thinners for the rest of my life - very undesirable. Any advice for someone in my situation (with knee pain due to knee osteoarthritis)?

  • @ChrisParlett
    @ChrisParlett 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this.

  • @KermitCyrus
    @KermitCyrus Рік тому +11

    Liked the video and comments below, so I'll throw in my two cents.. I've used sleeves for 40 years, currently 59. I am not a big fan of heavy duty side hinges - as tracking is my concern due to dozens of, partial, patellar dislocations beginning at age 15. Personally, I like the gel donut sleeves for comfort and improved patella tracking, but based on comments below, I may try one of those offloading knee braces soon.
    I've never used any of the sleeves/braces you mentioned, but they look good. I've used several different brands. I liked pro-tec best for a couple decades. The gel donut on the back is held on with a flimsy thin gray blanket type of material, so they don't last too long, but that wasn't a deal breaker because they were so comfortable - and didn't slide down. Nonetheless, my current favorite's are Bauerfiend's. They look like they wouldn't be as comfortable; however, after the first 10 minutes, I don't notice a difference. They seem like they might provide a bit more support, but it's hard to tell - could be they just fit tighter, or perhaps a placebo effect.
    I use sleeves for activities like cross-country skiing, tennis, ... but mostly to be able to move around with less risk of re-injury when my knees are swollen. Most exercise and physical activity causes my knees to swell. When I overdue it, the swelling can make my kneecaps feel like they are on ice, ready to slide off to the outside. It's at this point that sleeves are a life saver. In the worst case I've had to wear them at night to help prevent partial patella dislocations when rolling over in my sleep.

    • @thatguyoverthere8355
      @thatguyoverthere8355 Рік тому

      Interesting to continue hobbies that are destroying your knees. Obese people continue to eat, denying food is killing them. Your knees are trying to tell you something.😊

  • @IOKIYAR
    @IOKIYAR 6 місяців тому

    After arthroscopic surgery for meniscus tears in both knees 10 or 12 years ago, I started wearing McDavid 425 braces when I play tennis and pickle ball. Be sure to not get ones that are too tight. I feel slight pain if I play without the braces so I don't play without them. The metal stablizers will wear through the stiching. When this happens I pull the stablizer out and throw away the stablizers but continue wearing the braces without them. I don't wear the braces for mountain biking.

  • @sandravillamil55
    @sandravillamil55 Рік тому

    Thank you fr JPeng your vedios very helpful. Just done my PRP meniscus torn . Need adbvce for exerrcise

    • @lmb4876
      @lmb4876 8 місяців тому

      Advice: don’t

  • @rmanbike
    @rmanbike Рік тому +3

    I have very little meniscus, and Cartlidge left in my knee, I have been wearing a offload knee brace for a similar to what nfl players wear. I have been wearing it for 2 1/2 years and wear it only one working and it is the only knee brace that actually works for me

  • @onlyinparadise4613
    @onlyinparadise4613 Рік тому +11

    Thank you Dr. Peng. I wish you could link some of your favorite neoprene knee sleeves . That would be very helpful for us. 😭😭😭

  • @classtilton871
    @classtilton871 10 місяців тому

    Inwear a double hinged knee brace on both knees, with a sleeve under theme just to keel my knee caps supported

  • @d.a.2742
    @d.a.2742 2 місяці тому

    Believe it or not I use a prescription tens unit and it works great in conjunction with a hinged brace . I sleep with the tens unit on all night and wake up with knee feeling great ,then use the hinged brace while working .

  • @IpsissimusPrime
    @IpsissimusPrime 28 днів тому

    Thank you.
    Informative but there seem to be few hinged sleeves for unicompartmental osteoarthritis so I am unsure as to their benefit in those cases.
    Just got a BREG OA fusion plus unloader and it’s finicky and sometimes awkward to walk with - but the online videos gave me better instructions on how to wear so I will try that. The manufacturer does have a 90 day return/ modification warranty.
    Would be helpful to include exercises in your videos as I believe that one can combat the process assuming one is able to exercise. Also would appreciate your perspective on cartilage replacement therapies and exercise programs.

  • @richardayala4356
    @richardayala4356 11 місяців тому +1

    Good video. Just suffered a minor meniscus tear on my right knee. I hav a hinged knee brace for now and am waiting for result from an MRI to determine what is needed. Hinged knee seems to helps for now. I also have the sleeve support brace for usage.

    • @Alden_Indoway
      @Alden_Indoway 16 днів тому

      I had a torn meniscus on my left knee several years ago. It was very painful initially and I needed a cane to walk for the first several days. They gave me a strong anti-inflammatory which helped me get back to walking without a cane.
      I used a hinged knee brace for jogging, and after a few years the knee was all better and didn’t need a brace or sleeve or anything any more.
      Around that time I got a torn meniscus in my right knee. This was more gradual and not as painful as the left had been.
      I found a better knee brace for this one. The old one closed with a simple Velcro tab on top and another Velcro tab on the bottom.
      The new knee brace had the same Velcro tabs for initially closing the brace, but then also straps the go one way, pass through a metal loop and then pull back the other way allowing it to be pulled together more tightly. This worked much better.
      Normally I wrap an ace bandage around my knee (under jogging pants in winter) and then the hinged brace (over jogging pants in winter).
      I’m now just at the point where I believe my right knee might have mostly recovered as well, though I’m not certain yet.
      Everything I read back at the time of the first tear said a meniscus either will never heal or will heal very slowly, so I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it is possible to recover.

  • @franklake9968
    @franklake9968 Місяць тому

    Tried all three, ended with a TKR, but number 3 was the best.

  • @jordanmitchell8803
    @jordanmitchell8803 Рік тому +1

    Doc what about patients that have knee valgus/Varus? isn't the OA brace beneficial for that population of patient?

  • @constancecondit4349
    @constancecondit4349 2 місяці тому +1

    I have all the braces, and I just found the unloader very difficult to use, hinged uncomfortable and neoprene slipped down. So, rarely use a brace.

  • @JaneGT-zl9ux
    @JaneGT-zl9ux 3 місяці тому

    I prefer Neoprene Sleeve. It worked for me.

  • @patrickmagtoto1938
    @patrickmagtoto1938 Рік тому +1

    Hi Doc,I booked my prp treatment here in Melbourne Australia.With the PRP,If went okay am i allowed Running?OR i can Do meniscuss repair,My gp gave me referral too.

  • @fereshtehniakan2105
    @fereshtehniakan2105 Рік тому

    کارتون عالیه ممنون

  • @martincamacho6919
    @martincamacho6919 Рік тому

    Dr which knee sleeve would u recommend my knee swallow up after playing soccer. Thank u

  • @ajaypreji4878
    @ajaypreji4878 9 місяців тому +1

    Hi doc, Suffered from a Minor tear in my Acl and did not undergone any surgery took complete rest only. Now i need a knee brace to get involved in sports. Which one i need to choose?

  • @lisamatthews6533
    @lisamatthews6533 4 місяці тому

    Are the Stoko compression tights with built-in knee brace a new option for people do you think? I love mine

  • @vickierichter7850
    @vickierichter7850 11 місяців тому

    I have what my doc thinks is torn meniscus. Because I have a pain stimulator in my left hip I cannot have an MRI. I just had my 2nd steroid shot in three years in the right knee.this second one isn’t working as well. His next step is an exploratory surgery fixing meniscus while in there. I have tried neoprene and I sweat so badly it breaks out my skin. I have a latex allergy but don’t know if it includes neoprene. I had to use a neoprene glove to keep a biopsy spot on my finger dry and I sweat so bad it sopped my hand. I’m running out of options I guess until they can repair my knee.

  • @dougkahler7152
    @dougkahler7152 2 місяці тому

    Total knee replacement was the ticket for me. Hopefully you improve it to last 30 or 40 years and can start to put them in younger patients.

  • @robertdove807
    @robertdove807 Рік тому +1

    what about a thigh brace to help large muscle support knee ?

  • @emanuelecrisera2113
    @emanuelecrisera2113 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this. It was Very helpful. However, would it be sufficient to say that this info is outdated? I believe there are updates to the defects you mentioned here in this video due to technological and competitive reasons. What are your advice?

  • @kmgreenrph
    @kmgreenrph Місяць тому

    Thanks

  • @Spaniard1375
    @Spaniard1375 7 місяців тому

    your opinion on the unloader brace, i have orthopedic surgery on my left knee and the meniscus was damaged. even after 10 years, I still endure pain in my left knee because of this. I just recently bought the unloader brace, because Ive used both the neoprene and hinged and still did not reduce the pain. hoping that this will reduce some pain.

  • @mansoor-ib7ex
    @mansoor-ib7ex 7 місяців тому

    I am on wheelchair my knee joint going back side now angle is 30° initially I lose my balance and now I am disable with high level pain which kind of treatment and brace can b use

  • @erminmulyani1864
    @erminmulyani1864 11 місяців тому +1

    Is there any side effect of using knee sleeve first and then use hinged braces on top of knee sleeve?

  • @arunsehgal6652
    @arunsehgal6652 10 місяців тому

    What knee brace you recommend after b/l TKR as there is constant pain in knees and implants have become loose.regards

  • @anthonygomes3751
    @anthonygomes3751 Місяць тому

    I am 52yrs/male/78kgs weight/5ft 8inches height. I am at Grade2 knee osteoarthritis...which knee brace should I use? Hinged ones are good enough as per your explaination in the uploaded video. Can I continue with Ten Pins Bowling which I play on a semi-pro level?

  • @lvlv1225
    @lvlv1225 Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @anitaokosor3684
    @anitaokosor3684 5 місяців тому

    Please which knee brace can I get after undergoing a surgical procedure to correct Blount disease?

  • @DeafGirl93
    @DeafGirl93 Місяць тому

    I have some type of knee pain. I’m not sure what kind. The side of my inner knee cap burning and is swelled a little. Also, the part in front of my knee under the knee cap hurts it feels like it’s twisted and someone is pulling on it really hard. That’s the best way I can describe it. I I have worn a knee brace on and off for 6 years. But that knee brace didn’t have hinges on it. I lost it two year ago when I moved. So I just got a new one.
    It’s a Mueller brand with hinges it was around $22 at Walmart. It helps when I wear the brace. I notice a huge difference when I wear it to when I don’t. I recently wore the brace for 15 hours straight and I started to get a small rash under my jeans from the brace rubbing against my leg.
    If someone could tell me what kind of knee issue I have that would be greatly appreciated.

  • @kuppuswamyrajendrababu1056
    @kuppuswamyrajendrababu1056 11 місяців тому

    Sir, I am 68 yrs old and recent 2 yrs developed hyper extended knee in both legs due . Can I use hinged knee braces for both legs to walk and move around with confident. Please advise sir!!

  • @jimward3043
    @jimward3043 6 місяців тому

    What knee braces would be better to use for bowling

  • @psfgtech
    @psfgtech Рік тому +1

    Hey Doc, I agree, Hinged worked best. I was doing great in Central Fl, I lost 60 lbs, diet, but almost no gym, or stretching, and then I went running only to find my knee started hurting, my leg muscles are all messed up too. On well, Flexcin is good or bourbon

  • @twmw1607
    @twmw1607 9 місяців тому

    I personally like the brand Old Bones they have a couple options. I tried just one on my right knee and after one day of use I ordered another for the left.

  • @scottchmiel3387
    @scottchmiel3387 Рік тому

    What would a good knee sleeve be called, any sleeve work?

  • @joaquettaconnors7925
    @joaquettaconnors7925 11 місяців тому +1

    I use a hinged knee brace on my right knee, as it tends to try bending backwards, or sideways. It's quite painful.

    • @semlohde1
      @semlohde1 5 місяців тому

      I have that same sideways PAIN thing. Try and slide something out of my way and foot drag the ground- holly smokes the pain! I use copper fit brace. My thigh is fat so it aches there bit around the knee it's great. Knee dr got me a hinged brace and it's fantastic, other than slides down at times.

  • @letchumi1424
    @letchumi1424 Рік тому

    Dr peng i can use for broken knee pls tell me

  • @melindarichards1935
    @melindarichards1935 8 місяців тому

    Which one can be used for patients with pacemakers

  • @orasiadion3366
    @orasiadion3366 8 місяців тому +1

    where can i find a knee cap at which hospital or store

  • @elenajoseph3594
    @elenajoseph3594 Рік тому

    Any brace would fall off my knee which is the best ?

  • @halfabee
    @halfabee 10 місяців тому

    It all depends on what you have done to your knee. I destroyed the medial meniscus. Hence I have been prescribes the off set knee brace. Which makes me walk on the outside of the knee.
    I would suggest you are out side of your knowledge and should allow a orthopedic consultant prescribe what knee brace to use.
    Sure my off set knee brace is uncomfortable and gets in the way but I can walk with reduced pain.
    I feel you do not know what your talking about.
    After three years next Monday I have my right knee replaced.

  • @jimvick8397
    @jimvick8397 Рік тому +2

    So... I am 47 and have a surgically unaltered meniscus tear in my right knee from an old basketball injury in my college days. My arthritis and tendonitis issues are pretty good, what I am having problems with is my knee randomly giving out in the first 15 minutes of any strenuous activity. Then once it has done its strange buckling thing and I'm warmed up, I can go all out for 2 hours... But the knee buckling thing becomes an issue again once I have started to stiffen up again... If I am using trekking poles I catch myself rather easily, but without I nearly go to the ground when it happens... Are there any suggestions for this?

    • @JeffreyPengMD
      @JeffreyPengMD  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately I cannot give medical advice over the internet. Please seek the advice of your trusted health care provider. Best of luck!

  • @samrieeupreti2289
    @samrieeupreti2289 6 годин тому

    I am 13 and I have knee osteoarthritis can I play cricket by wearing knee cap please suggest me.

  • @rahman2011able
    @rahman2011able 2 місяці тому

    Which is good for gym workout

  • @msmith1821
    @msmith1821 2 місяці тому

    what about the knee sleeves with copper and mesh?

  • @primusdrago-godsofrome5460
    @primusdrago-godsofrome5460 9 місяців тому

    Hi Dr. I am frm Malaysia. I am suffering frm knee pain for almost 3 yrs. My left knee now too pain full

  • @Judith0622
    @Judith0622 3 місяці тому

    Try the first one brand from Japan Vantelin knee support

  • @bernadetteseptember5745
    @bernadetteseptember5745 Рік тому

    HI I HAVE VERICOVAINS SO WHEN I WEAR THE KNEE BRAISES FOR ARTHRITIS THE VAINS BURST SO CAN YOU HELP ME PLEASE GOD BLESS YOU

  • @jaynemarcum5515
    @jaynemarcum5515 2 місяці тому

    I’ve yet to find one that works for me! They either will roll down or slide down & I’ve tried different sizes to, to no avail!

  • @naruko1
    @naruko1 11 місяців тому

    I have tried several knee braces with none of them helping even a little bit. I have not tried any hinge knee brace. I have a torn meniscus and really can not walk unless its stiff-legged without bending the knee at all. So please tell me what is a good knee brace. I am oh so tired of being stuck in the house

  • @josephmyers64
    @josephmyers64 Рік тому

    What knee braces does everyone use and like? I've tried many brands and my favorite so far is Zamst ZK-7. I've been using for 9 years.

  • @olomurisikat330
    @olomurisikat330 6 місяців тому

    If I sit for long time to stand up always somehow difficult also I can not work very well a time it hooked on my Neel .

  • @ItisyourTYKHE
    @ItisyourTYKHE Рік тому +3

    I am suffering from lumbar vertebra dislocation since I was 15 years old now I am 32 still have extreme pain every single day. if it's possible can you make a video on this topic? Tell me some exercises that can help in my pain.

    • @JeffreyPengMD
      @JeffreyPengMD  Рік тому

      Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately I cannot give medical advice over the internet. Please seek the advice of your trusted health care provider. Best of luck!

  • @daleeslee9873
    @daleeslee9873 2 місяці тому

    Donde consigo el brase

  • @carolharris2401
    @carolharris2401 6 днів тому

    Im feel like I need knee replacement because nothing works for me. Except maybe therapy but a few weeks after a series of therapy the pain returns