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Having same issue. Wore knee brace for long time yesterday, also while driving for a few hours in car. Now ankle is swollen. I'm thinking it probably cut off circulation to ankle. I'm also thinking it's not a good idea to keep these braces on while sitting for long periods. Someone said they put an ankle bandage On while they slept and it took the swelling away. Will definitely try tonight.
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When is a hinged knee brace required?
A hinged knee brace is required when a knee has been severely injured or immediately after knee surgery. One can purchase a hinged knee brace at a pharmacy.
Can knee brace substitute use of plastering if there is injury to knee cap?
A knee brace can be used as substitute for plastering for injuries to the knee cap. If the knee cap is not broken, a knee brace can allow for more flexibility.
What direction is the ankle to the knee?
The ankle is distal to the knee.
Is the knee inferior to the ankle?
No, the knee is superior to the ankle as it lies above the ankle
Can you wear a metal knee brace in volleyball?
If you have ankle issues, or have previously hurt it(sprained, broken, ect.) then yes wear an ankle brace, if you feel you need to.If you have nothing wrong with your ankles, then don't wear one, wearing one when you don't need one ruins your ankles.
You had arthroscopic knee surgery last week your knee cap is still swollen and you have bruising from the ankle up to the thigh it this normal?
bruising after knee arthroscopy...hi i too had knee arthroscopy last Tuesday and my leg is bruised from the knee down to ankle. i have back up to hospital and have had blood test and ultra scan done and was told there is nothing to worry about and that is normal after the arthroscopy.
Hinged knee brace?
A hinged knee brace is a knee brace with padded metal hinges on either side. They are very helpful, because when your knee collapses or cannot support weight, the hinges hold your knee in place and up. I have the KNAPP Hinged Knee Orthosis Brace which I strongly recommend if you are looking into knee braces.
When do you need to get a knee brace?
When you get a knee injury.
Do you need a knee brace for your contusion?
You do not need a knee brace if you are sure that it is just a contusion. A knee brace can be helpful for ligament and cartilage injuries and sometimes is used if there is some doubt.
Is the knee distal or proximal from the ankle?
It is never looked at this way. We always use the point of attachment of the limb as the starting point. The ankle is distal from the knee. No one would use it any other way.
Is the knee proximal to the ankles?
No. The ankle is distal to the knee, because the ankle is farther from the trunk of the body than the knee.
How would a knee brace benefit you after knee surgery?
A knee brace has its own benefits especially after knee surgery. One, there's mainly the problem of additional damage to the weak bone of the knee after knee surgery.
