Kinds of Hinged Fracture Braces

After an injury or surgery, joints require specialized braces that allow limited movement to aid with healing. Physicians can adjust the angle and resistance of the hinged brace depending on the injury, range of motion that is safely achieved or the program of recovery. The hinged brace creates stability that also reduces pain.

Hinged Knee Brace

• This brace allows the doctor to set the proper angles to give early movements of the knee. As the healing process continues, the brace prevents knee displacement by allowing limited motion. In addition to healing, a hinged knee brace can provide pain relief by reducing the amount of load and stability.

Hinged Elbow Brace

• This brace is used with a shoulder strap for added stability. The adjustable tension settings change the amount of motion and resistance of the elbow. The flexibility of the joint is determined by the physician, who than decides the settings. The brace is strapped at the upper arm and forearm to bypass the stress on the elbow.

Hinged Hip Brace

• This brace connects to a belt around the waist and straps to the thigh. The object is to keep the weight off of the healing hip joint. It provides stability against side-to-side motion and controls forward or reverse motion.The brace is preset to the amount of flex wanted by the physician. It is also set to provide resistance.

Hinged Ankle Brace

• This hinged brace keeps the load off the injured joint. The brace makes contact to the ground and transfers the pressure up the leg, bypassing the afflicted area. The range of motion is adjustable, allowing for early movement. The brace gives stability and limits side-to-side motion and tilting of the foot to the inside or out, which prohibits further damage and reduces pain.