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Risks
By Mayo Clinic staffRisks of knee braces may include:
- Difficulty adjusting to the brace. It may take several weeks to adjust to the knee brace. You may experience increased pain during this time as your knee and other joints become accustomed to the brace. It may also take time to find clothing that will accommodate your knee brace.
- Skin irritation. The skin under the brace may become red and irritated if your knee brace fits poorly.
- Limited evidence of benefit of knee braces. Studies of knee braces for people with osteoarthritis have been limited, and results have been mixed. Some people experience no benefit. Others report diminished pain and increased function.
