Research progress on the application of knee braces in knee osteoarthritis
10.3760/cma.j.cn115396-20250416-00097
- VernacularTitle:膝关节支具在膝骨关节炎中应用的研究进展
- Author:
Han WANG
1
;
Cheng GUO
;
Yuxuan LIU
;
Tian MA
;
Yuchen LIU
;
Fei LIU
Author Information
1. 秦皇岛市第一医院骨科，秦皇岛 066000
- Keywords:
Osteoarthritis;
Braces;
Orthotic devices;
Biomechanics
- From:
International Journal of Surgery
2025;52(7):498-504
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Knee osteoarthritis exhibits a high prevalence and significantly impacts patients′ quality of life. Although surgical interventions demonstrate definitive efficacy, their acceptance rate remains generally low among patients. While knee braces have been widely adopted internationally, domestic research in this field is still limited. International studies suggest that knee braces can be recommended as an early-stage intervention strategy for knee osteoarthritis. Knee braces encompass diverse designs, each with distinct advantages and limitations. Many researchers are actively refining existing brace technologies, while others are innovating novel biomechanical approaches to develop next-generation knee brace systems. Currently, no standardized treatment protocol exists for the use of knee braces in early-stage knee osteoarthritis. This study summarizes and analyzes the research on the application of knee braces in knee osteoarthritis.
