Tynor Knee Immobilizer 14" XL D-13

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does a knee immobilizer do?
  Knee immobilizers are removable devices that maintain stability of the knee. Knee immobilizers are typically used for injuries that benefit from immobilization but can tolerate brief periods without immobilization and thus do not require casting.
• Can I walk with knee immobilizer?
  This brace is usually worn only when walking. It may be removed when in bed or sitting unless otherwise instructed by your doctor. You will continue to wear the knee immobilizer when walking until you can do straight leg raises in bed and your doctor says you may walk without it.
• What is the difference between knee immobilizer and knee brace?
  An immobilizer keeps the joint from moving at all during physical therapy every day. Braces usually have a metal hinge joint that allows the knee to bend and straighten. It keeps the joint stable and protects the healing ligament from too much strain or load during activity.
• Can you bend your knee with an immobilizer?
  The knee immobilizer can be worn over pants if necessary because they do not allow the knee to bend.
• How long do I wear a knee immobilizer?
  Resting the knee not only decreases pain, it also helps heal the knee more quickly. Stay off the leg as much as possible the next two days. Wear the immobilizer/brace/wrap. After two to three days, gradually ease back into a normal amount of walking.
• How do I keep my knee immobilizer from sliding down?
  If your knee brace is slipping and sliding down your leg, and you have determined that it is on correctly, you may need to tighten it. Ensure the straps around the knee are the tightest.