DonJoy Defiance III Custom Knee Brace - All Questions
DonJoy Defiance III Custom Knee Brace
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I am a volleyball player and have a torn ACL and cartilage damage. I am a senior so I decided to play my last season in high school with a bad knee. My doctor said that if I want to play; my cartilage might get too much damaged that they won't be able to fix it. So I wonder if this knee brace will help me preventing that from happening and also help my knee get stronger. Do I have to wear it while walking too or just when I run, practice, and compete? Thank you
Question by: Dat on Dec 10, 2013, 12:25 AM
The defiance brace is designed primarily for ligament instabilities. This would be a great brace for your ACL injury. If the cartilage damage is on one side more than the other, you may want to look at a brace from the DonJoy OA line. The OA braces are designed for Osteoarthritis and meniscus injuries and can be combines with ligament strapping for the ACL.
Answer by: Admin on Dec 10, 2013, 12:25 AM
How does the defiance for OA, compare to the other custom OA braces. I am a police officer, and need a reliable brace, that can with stand the riggers of my job.
Question by: Adam c gargir on Dec 11, 2013, 10:59 AM
Adam
The Defiance OA brace is our best OA brace. It is measured specifically for your leg only to maximize the best fit. It also can accommodate up to 10 degrees of correction where our off the shelf braces will only accommodate 3-7 degrees. The frame is made of a strong carbon composite that is lightweight and durable. This is the same frame that we use for pro football players braces.
The Defiance OA brace is our best OA brace. It is measured specifically for your leg only to maximize the best fit. It also can accommodate up to 10 degrees of correction where our off the shelf braces will only accommodate 3-7 degrees. The frame is made of a strong carbon composite that is lightweight and durable. This is the same frame that we use for pro football players braces.
Answer by: Admin on Dec 11, 2013, 10:59 AM
Hi, I partially tore my ACL in my left knee in September. In October I had acl reconstruction. I'm hoping to be back to playing soccer in the late spring but I want to have a knee brace for support and more peace of mind. what do you suggest is the best? I really don’t want to tear it again.
Question by: Mandie on Dec 13, 2013, 1:16 PM
The Defiance Brace is the best knee brace for you to wear after a ACL recontruction to protect the knee. It is custom made for your leg only and it has the combined technology of our 4 Points of Leverage Strapping and the fourcepoint hinge which both have been clinically proven to reduce ACL tears up to 50%. If you are interested in getting this brace you can get in contact with your local DJO rep, either through your doctors office of you can contact product support at (888) 405-3251 and we would be happy to get that information for you.
Answer by: Admin on Dec 13, 2013, 1:16 PM
I have a partially torn ACLU, which my doctor cleaned up, but said he didn't need to replace as he could not make it fail during surgery. However, I did have a lateral meniscus transplant, ACI and distal femur osteotomy in the same knee last month. My doctor said I may want to go with the Defiance OA in order to keep the lateral side "jacked open" during sports. I don't see the defiance OA on this site though and wondering how to order. Thanks. Also, do you agree this is the best brace?
Question by: Eric on Dec 28, 2013, 9:09 PM
This will be an excellent brace for you ACL and meniscus problems. You would order the DonJoy Defiance brace. When the rep contacts you, you would let them know it is going to be an OA brace.
Answer by: Admin on Dec 28, 2013, 9:09 PM
Would you recommend this brace to someone who is an avid basketball player who has never had any ligament surgery (or injury) before, but who is looking to protect his knee ligaments in general?
Question by: Steve on Jan 29, 2014, 6:31 PM
Yes, this brace can and is used to prevent injury to the knee. Both the Four points of leverage strapping system and the FourcePoint hinge technology available with the brace have been clinically proven to prevent ACL tears up to 50%
Answer by: Admin on Jan 29, 2014, 6:31 PM
I have had an ACL reconstruction surgery after It was fully torn, and I seem to have re-injured the same knee a year later with a minor tear.
I practice Parkour and variations of Gymnastics, that typically involve myself landing prominently and only on my injured knee (Hard and forceful landings).
I do not want to sacrifice speed/power/flexibility or anything that hinders my movement as much as possible, but I still want full protection for my torn ACL.
So, my question is, which Knee brace should I order? A Donjoy Defiance or a Donjoy Fullforce?
I practice Parkour and variations of Gymnastics, that typically involve myself landing prominently and only on my injured knee (Hard and forceful landings).
I do not want to sacrifice speed/power/flexibility or anything that hinders my movement as much as possible, but I still want full protection for my torn ACL.
So, my question is, which Knee brace should I order? A Donjoy Defiance or a Donjoy Fullforce?
Question by: Angelo on Feb 17, 2014, 7:29 AM
Thank you for your question. The 2 major differences between the FullFource and the Defiance line are going to be 1. The materials and 2. The warranties. The FullFource is made of aircraft grade aluminum and the Defiance is a carbon fiber. The warranty on the FullFource frame and hinges is 1 year and the Defiance has a lifetime warrant on the frame and hinges. Both braces will be light weight weighing about 22 ounces, allow full range of motion and protection to the ACL. The Defiance allows for more variation in color and styles as well as a custom fit.
Answer by: Admin on Feb 17, 2014, 7:29 AM
Would this be a good choice for tennis or would the Full Force be a better option for non contact sports?
Question by: Philip on Mar 25, 2014, 2:04 PM
Both braces would work for playing tennis. The differences are that the Custom is made of a carbon composite has a lifetime warranty on the hinges and frame and is made specifically for your leg for the best fit. The full force is made of aluminum has a one year warranty on the frame and hinges and is patient ready so you only need three measurements and look for you size in a sizing chart.
Answer by: Admin on Mar 25, 2014, 2:04 PM
My patella ligament dislocates. This brace looks great, but is there something that would be able to secure my patella?
Question by: Jimmy on May 26, 2014, 12:09 PM
The Defiance III brace can have a tru-pull attachment add on to allow for patellar stability.
Answer by: Admin on May 26, 2014, 12:09 PM
What is the best brace for a women's soccer player when is returning from Acl surgery?
Question by: Alexandra Fox on May 27, 2014, 12:26 PM
The best brace for a female soccer player returning to play from an ACL injury would be one of 2 braces. The Defiance, or the <a href="{{store direct_url='donjoy-female-fource-acl-off-the-shelf'}}">FullFource/FemaleFource</a>. Both come with a short calf option (Great for shin guard accommodation) and the FourcePoint hinge, which gives extra protection to the ACL.
The protection level is the same. The difference is the Defiance line is custom fit, and has a life time warranty on the frame and hinges. Also, The Defiance line is a carbon fiber material. The FullFource/FemaleFource is aircraft grade aluminum and has a 1 year warranty on the frame and hinges.
The protection level is the same. The difference is the Defiance line is custom fit, and has a life time warranty on the frame and hinges. Also, The Defiance line is a carbon fiber material. The FullFource/FemaleFource is aircraft grade aluminum and has a 1 year warranty on the frame and hinges.
Answer by: Admin on May 27, 2014, 12:26 PM
I am an offensive tackle who has <a href="{{store direct_url='injury-info-center/knee-injury-guide/osgood-schlatter-disease'}}">Osgood Schlatter</a>. Will this brace reduce the pain and prevent further injury?
Question by: Justin on Jun 9, 2014, 6:50 PM
For Osgood Schlatter you would find the most comfort with a buttress around the lower portion of your knee. A brace such as the <a href="{{store direct_url='donjoy-performer-patella-knee-support'}}">DonJoy Performer Patella Knee support</a> would be a good option. Other options for you include the <a href="{{store direct_url='donjoy-reaction-knee-brace'}}">Reaction WEB knee brace</a> or the <a href="{{store direct_url='donjoy-cross-strap'}}">DonJoy Cross Strap</a>.
Answer by: Admin on Jun 9, 2014, 6:50 PM