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Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Science

Background:

Hip and knee braces (orthoses) are widely used post-surgery and for injury management.
These devices provide stabilization, immobilization, mechanical correction, and aid in rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

To define the various types and clinical applications of hip and knee braces.
To exemplify the indications for different orthotic devices.
To identify gaps in high-level evidence supporting brace efficacy and encourage future research.

Main Methods:

This study is a review of existing literature on hip and knee braces.
It categorizes braces based on type (e.g., stabilization, unloader, sleeves, functional).
Indications for each brace type are discussed.

Main Results:

Hip braces include stabilization and unloader variations.
Knee braces encompass knee sleeves, patellofemoral, prophylactic, unloader, and functional types.
Indications span from osteoarthritis and post-arthroplasty instability to mild arthralgias.

Conclusions:

A wide array of hip and knee braces are available for diverse orthopedic conditions.
Clinical use is common, yet robust evidence supporting their effectiveness is limited.
Further research is warranted to establish evidence-based guidelines for brace selection and application.