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2. The best knee braces of 2024 - AOL

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   McDavid’s 429X knee brace offers maximum support thanks to its bilateral hinges and crossing straps. It also has an open patella design with a padded buttress, providing extra support to the ...

3. Orthotics - Wikipedia

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   A knee brace is not meant to treat an injury or disease on its own, but is used as a component of treatment along with drugs, physical therapy and possibly surgery. When used properly, a knee brace may help an individual to stay active by enhancing the position and movement of the knee or reducing pain. [medical citation needed]

4. Lateral condyle of femur - Wikipedia

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   For a AO Type B1 [2] [circular reference] partial articular fracture of the lateral condyle, interfragmentary lag screws are used to secure the bone back together. Supplementation of buttress screws or a buttress plate is used if the fracture extends to the proximal metaphysis or distal diaphysis.

5. Iliotibial band syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Iliotibial band syndrome is one of the leading causes of lateral knee pain in runners. The iliotibial band is a thick band of fascia composing the tendon of the tensor fasciae latae muscle. It is located on the lateral aspect of the knee, extending from the outside of the pelvis, over the hip and knee, and inserting just below the knee. The ...

6. Orthopedic cast - Wikipedia

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   Orthopedic brace are another alternative, commonly used for joint injuries or soft tissue sprains and strains. Braces provide support and stabilize joints like the knee, ankle, or wrist. They are often used for conditions such as ligament sprains, tendinitis, or as post-operative support.

7. Patellar dislocation - Wikipedia

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   A tangent to the lateral facet of the patella. With the knee in 20° flexed, this angle should normally open laterally. [16] The patellofemoral index is the ratio between the thickness of the medial joint space and the lateral joint space (L). With the knee 20° flexed, it should measure 1.6 or less. [16]