Suggestion for the selection of knee joint fixation brace
What is a brace?
A brace is ultimately an external support device worn on the outside of the torso or limbs to restrict all or part of movement. Therefore, a combination of
The support of the grid must be cross joint. On this basis, if pressure can be applied in a specific direction, it is called an "orthopedic brace".
In what situations do supports need to be used?
All situations that require restricted activities require the wearing of braces, with the most commonly used being the following:
Inflammations such as tenosynovitis, synovitis, and fasciitis are all caused by excessive limb movement, so the first principle of treatment is
Avoid continuing to exercise. At this point, braces can help us fix the limbs at both ends of the joint, keeping them "obediently" and causing inflammation to naturally occur
It will alleviate.
Since external injuries are injuries, they need to be healed. For example, wearing braces when a muscle strain occurs can limit the contraction of the muscles and make them calm
Rest and recuperation are beneficial for recovery; For example, after a fracture occurs, if the degree of fragmentation is not high and the displacement between the fracture ends is not severe, the support can be fixed
Fixing both ends of a fracture can not only avoid severe pain caused by collision and friction between the ends, but also create stability for fracture healing
The conditions. The principle of using gypsum is the same, but compared to gypsum, the support is lighter, more breathable, and more comfortable. In addition, by
In the early stage of limb swelling after a fracture, it will gradually subside 72 hours later, and the plaster will loosen. Therefore, the plaster needs to be replaced by a professional doctor, and the braces can
It is more convenient to adjust at any time.
3. Postoperative surgery is essentially a form of trauma, and inevitable damage to the skin and muscles can lead to local inflammatory reactions. Bracing can help reduce inflammation
Mild pain promotes recovery; In addition, the early stages after fracture or tendon repair are relatively fragile, and improper exercise at this time can easily lead to further damage
Wearing braces before healing to sufficient strength can provide good protection for injuries
How long do supports need to be worn?
Different due to illness. If it is inflammation, usually wearing it for 3 weeks is enough; Fractures usually take about 4 weeks, and children may experience faster growth, which can be reduced
At least 3 weeks, for conditions such as advanced age, poor nutritional status, and severe osteoporosis, the fixed time should be appropriately extended; Scars can form around three weeks after tendon suturing
Scars, but this is also the most likely time for re rupture, so it usually needs to be fixed for 6 weeks: rotator cuff tears require tendons and bone on the humeral head
Healing each other also requires wearing for 6 weeks; After cruciate ligament reconstruction, the tendon strength gradually decreases due to ischemia, and reaches its peak at 8 weeks after surgery
Low, gradually increasing and stabilizing, therefore braces need to be worn for 3 months after cruciate ligament surgery.
