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Knee support orthoses that consist of a brace designed to provide support and some degree of movement restriction to the knee joint, preventing excessive load on the joint. These braces usually are devices that include semi-rigid thigh and leg pads and straps that unload the pressure on the knee joint, partially reducing its motion. Brace knee orthoses are intended mainly to reduce the pressure on the knee in patients with ligament injuries, permitting a shorter period of rehabilitation.
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