OA ROM Unloader Knee Brace for Osteoarthritis and Lateral Knee Pain - Adjustable Joint Relief PDAC L1843 L1851 (Left Knee - Thigh Up to 30")

I've only had it for a week, so I can't comment on the durability or longevity of this product, but after wearing it daily for that week, I'd have to say this is an excellent product that does what it's supposed to do.As background, I have some mild osteoarthritis in both knees and related to this, I tore the inner meniscus on my left knee. If you've experienced this, you know how painful it can be and also how frustrating it is to go from walking, hiking and even running to plotting your trips around the house to minimize the pain.My Doctor told me it will eventually heal and it is, but to do that, requires rest, frequent icing, pain meds and such. I was also using a tradional knee brace that helped but not the way this one does. The "offload" part is what does the magic and after one week of daily wear, my knee feels significantly better despite being on my feet each day. I even took the dog for a walk the other day which was a great accomplishment at this point.A few tips. After having some skin discomfort, I put an Ace style compression bandage underneath and it feels much better. You also have to carefully manage the straps and velcro to avoid chafing. And positioning the "Puck" that compresses the opposite side of your knee is critical.It's a little bulky but wearable under dress pants or loose jeans. Easy to wear with shorts and the black straps and plastic look better than white imo. I can't see this being too small for anyone, the straps are very long, but I could see it being too big for someone who is very small in stature.So a great product that does what it's supposed to do and hopefully one that will hold up until it's no longer needed.

I really wanted to like this brace. The one I have is completely worn out. It doesn’t do much unloading anymore, but it still firms up my knee which in itself still reduces the pain and discomfort. But it needs to be replaced. I thought I had finally found one, until it arrived and I tried to put it on. The fourth (lowest) strap wouldn’t connect or stay in place. The Velcro had completely separated from the strap, making the brace totally useless. While the brace itself seemed to be of a very high quality, that same quality didn’t extend to the straps, especially the hook sections of the Velcro. It was very thin and wispy, without having very much grip to the loop section. Really disappointing, as I very much needed to use this new brace. I’ve had knee problems for years, which has been aspirated by being severely bow legged as well. I’ve had enough surgery for three or more lifetimes, so I’d rather just keep my knee braced, as it’s proven to be a very successful method to eliminate any pain.

I have fairly severe arthritic pain in my right knee and was slated for total knee replacement on March 24, 2020. I was days away from admission to the hospital when the pandemic hit and all bets were off. Over the following months the pain in my knee as I walked persisted, and by winter the cold weather made it so much worse that I couldn't go up or down a single stair. I kept moving nevertheless but was now trapped indoors. In May 2021 I bought this brace, and it has been a true lifesaver. Over several weeks it seemed to shift the pressure on my knee and also helped to stabilize the leg. The improvement has been amazing, as I can now walk as much as a mile or so without pain (although I do use a cane for balance and support). The brace has not only restored my mobility but also extended my life, as remaining mobile has enabled me not only to lose weight but also once again to do some of my own grocery shopping as well as other chores. During the pandemic I spent a lot of money on useless purchases just for "entertainment," but the money I spent on this brace has repaid itself a thousandfold.

Shoddy adhesive, but at least the brace does what I need for now. I've had it for about a week and a half and the adhesive came undone almost immediately, and the adhesive over where the side screws for the extension control is was lifted already upon unboxing.

I have osteoarthritis and kept going to Summit Ortho for bracing. They kept giving me crappy braces and then dropping off the face of the earth after charging me a lot of money. I have a child with CP so I am no slouch in the brace department and I decided to try my hand at finding a brace.Pros: This brace is affordable. It also doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out how to wear it. The videos are very self-explanatory and helpful at showing what to do. The brace itself is comfortable and comes with all the tools needed for home adjustment. They also offer to do virtual fitting if you need help.Cons: If you have not braced yourself before or aren't familiar with the exact right way to do things, you may end up hurting yourself or making the problem worse. I always recommend having someone double-check your work whether you do a virtual visit with the company or go to your doctor.Overall, I am really pleased with the product and happy with the results I am getting.

It works good

The clips are attached by Velcro which has adhesive. The adhesive stop sticking after a week. I've had to re-glue the clips multiple different times. I would like to say this is a one time instance but this is my second one of these braces as the first one snapped almost Entirely in half within the first 30 days. It's doing what it needs to do but overall I wish I had gone with a Different brand.

Really helps to hold the knee and add lateral stability. Unloader works too well, dont crank the screw too far! I think the instructions need to more in-depth. DO add the metal shims to REDUCE the range of motion so you can't hyperextend the knee joint. THe shims slip in/out with one screw and hold very well. Once it's dialed in it really becomes part of your leg. Only negative found: it needs to be against your skin to stay in place and not slip down. Putting this over a knee sleeve lets it slip too much. The release clip buttons can be popped open when you lean against car doors or tight pants.