What knee brace is best for osteoarthritis?

OA unloader braces are the gold standard for knee osteoarthritis. OrthoTape carries the Ossur Unloader One X, Ossur FormFit OA Ease, DonJoy OA Reaction Web, and Daily OA Knee Brace — all designed to offload the affected compartment and reduce bone-on-bone pain.

What is the difference between a hinged knee brace and a compression sleeve?

A hinged knee brace has rigid side hinges that provide medial and lateral stability for ligament injuries (ACL, MCL, PCL). A compression sleeve is a flexible sleeve that provides mild support, warmth, and swelling control for general knee pain and minor injuries.

What knee brace is used after ACL surgery?

After ACL surgery, a post-operative ROM hinged brace is typically prescribed to control the range of motion during healing. OrthoTape carries the Ossur Rebound Post-Op and DeRoyal Warrior Recovery, both of which allow adjustable flexion and extension limits.

Does OrthoTape carry DonJoy knee braces?

Yes. OrthoTape carries the DonJoy OA Reaction Web Knee Brace for osteoarthritis and the DonJoy Playmaker II for ligament support and injury prevention.

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Knee Braces & Knee Support — Ossur, DeRoyal, DonJoy & eLife

OrthoTape carries one of the most comprehensive selections of clinical-grade knee braces available online — from lightweight compression sleeves to rigid post-operative ROM braces and OA unloaders. Whether your patient needs support for an ACL injury, osteoarthritis, a patella fracture, or post-surgical recovery, we have the right knee brace from the brands orthopedic professionals trust most.

Types of Knee Braces We Carry

Hinged Knee Braces — DeRoyal Hypercontrol, DeRoyal Warrior II, DonJoy Playmaker II — for ACL, PCL, MCL ligament support and injury prevention
Post-Op ROM Hinged Braces — Ossur Rebound Post-Op, DeRoyal Warrior Recovery — adjustable range-of-motion control for post-surgical knee recovery
OA Unloader Braces — Ossur Unloader One X, Ossur FormFit OA Ease, Daily OA Knee Brace, DonJoy OA Reaction Web — offload medial or lateral compartment for osteoarthritis and bone-on-bone pain
Knee Compression Sleeves — Ossur FormFit Pro, Ossur FormFit Pro OA, eLife Cool-Fit, eLife Open Patellar — for mild support, swelling control, and proprioception
Patella Stabilizers — DeRoyal Concise Patella Stabilizer, eLife Open Patellar — for patellar tracking issues and kneecap instability
Knee Immobilizers — Ossur Exoform Knee Immobilizer, Posterior Knee Splint Kit — for fractures, acute injuries, and post-surgical immobilization

Who Needs a Knee Brace?

ACL, PCL, MCL, or LCL ligament injuries — hinged braces for stability and protection
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) — unloader braces to offload the affected compartment
Post-surgical recovery — ROM hinged braces to control flexion and extension
Patella fractures or instability — immobilizers and patella stabilizers
Meniscus injuries — compression and hinged support during healing
General knee pain and swelling — compression sleeves for daily support

Brands We Carry

Ossur — FormFit, Rebound Post-Op, Unloader One X, Exoform
DeRoyal — Hypercontrol, Warrior II, Warrior Recovery, Concise Patella
DonJoy — OA Reaction Web, Playmaker II
eLife — Open Patellar, Cool-Fit, Hinged Neoprene

Related:
Knee Ligament Tear & Sprain Braces — ACL, MCL, PCL, and meniscus-specific bracing.
Knee ROM Hinged Braces Post-Op — adjustable hinged braces for post-surgical recovery.
Knee Compression Sleeves — lightweight support for everyday knee pain and swelling.
All Bracing & Support Products — ankle, foot, back, shoulder, wrist, and neck.

Knee braces are medical devices. Always follow your physician’s or physical therapist’s guidance on brace selection, fit, and duration of use. OrthoTape is an authorized dealer of Ossur, DeRoyal, DonJoy, and eLife products.