DonJoy OA Lite Osteoarthritis Knee Brace - All Questions
DonJoy OA Lite Osteoarthritis Knee Brace
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I am looking at the DonJoy OA Lite Osteoarthritis Knee Brace.
My knee's are more worn on the outside of my knee joints. Which braces do I order, the medial or the lateral?
My knee's are more worn on the outside of my knee joints. Which braces do I order, the medial or the lateral?
Question by: Steve Z on Mar 31, 2010, 9:36 AM
If the arthritis pain in your knee is on the outside, you're going to want to offload the lateral (or outside) on both knees. These knee braces are designed to help relieve just that sort of knee pain.
Answer by: Admin on Mar 31, 2010, 9:36 AM
Will Medicare pay for some of these?
Are any waterproof so you can workout in a pool?
Are any waterproof so you can workout in a pool?
Question by: Syd on Jun 3, 2011, 5:17 PM
For insurance reimbursement questions please call 800-548-3370. All products are water resistant. Just simply hand wash with mild detergent and air dry. Rinse with fresh water after each use. To keep the hinges lubricated, use a dry lubricant such as TriFlow or White Lightening. We can also sell lubricant to you. Let us know if you have any other questions.
Answer by: Admin on Jun 3, 2011, 5:17 PM
I received the OA Lite Osteoarthritis knee brace from my Ortho Dr. today. Your site says it can be fine tuned as needed for the activity level, can you please elaborate on the fine tuning aspect?
Question by: John R. on Apr 2, 2013, 11:39 PM
Hello, John -
The OA Lite has an adjustable telescoping hinge in the brace that can be adjusted to unload your joint. The amount of unload you desire would depend on the type of activity you are doing (ie - at rest, walking, hiking, etc) to ensure patient comfort. The brace should have come with a patient key to allow you to adjust the hinge up to 6 degrees of correction.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
The OA Lite has an adjustable telescoping hinge in the brace that can be adjusted to unload your joint. The amount of unload you desire would depend on the type of activity you are doing (ie - at rest, walking, hiking, etc) to ensure patient comfort. The brace should have come with a patient key to allow you to adjust the hinge up to 6 degrees of correction.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Answer by: Admin on Apr 2, 2013, 11:39 PM
I was diagnosed with OA 2 years ago, after ACL reconstruction 10 years before that. I have played soccer all my life and have continued to do so after diagnosis (1x to 2x per week). I am looking for a brace that will provide the best support for this activity. Can you please advise?
Question by: EVB on Apr 3, 2013, 4:36 PM
Hello -
The OA Lite is an unloading OA brace that is mainly geared for a more sedentary population, not a highly active/athletic person. For your desired activity, the most appropriate brace would be the DonJoy OA FullForce knee brace. This will allow for the unloading of the affected OA compartment, ACL support for your athletic activity (soccer).
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
The OA Lite is an unloading OA brace that is mainly geared for a more sedentary population, not a highly active/athletic person. For your desired activity, the most appropriate brace would be the DonJoy OA FullForce knee brace. This will allow for the unloading of the affected OA compartment, ACL support for your athletic activity (soccer).
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Answer by: Admin on Apr 3, 2013, 4:36 PM
is the oa-lite ok for medial meniscus tear injury. I have sent in this question earlier today but mistakenly indicated a lateral injury. It is a medial tear.
Question by: steve on Sep 9, 2013, 3:20 PM
Yes you would need to oredr a medial unloader.
Answer by: Admin on Sep 9, 2013, 3:20 PM
I have OA in left knee and in pain 24/7. I used to play basketball all the time and would like to start again. My ligaments are fine, just no cartilage in fact at age 33 Dr wanted to do total knee. I am 41 now, is there a brace for this?
Question by: Keith on Jan 8, 2014, 5:48 PM
Keith
If your doctor told you that you need a total knee replacement you have severe arthritis in your knee and the OA lite if for mild arthitis. Take a look at the OA Adjuster 3. https://www.donjoystore.com/donjoy-oa-adjuster-3-knee-brace This brace is for moderate to severe arthritis, you can play basketball in it. You would need to know which compartment you have the arthritis in so you can order the appropriate brace. The brace has an adjustable hinge that can un-load the side of the knee that hurts and create space between the joint to allow for less pain.
If your doctor told you that you need a total knee replacement you have severe arthritis in your knee and the OA lite if for mild arthitis. Take a look at the OA Adjuster 3. https://www.donjoystore.com/donjoy-oa-adjuster-3-knee-brace This brace is for moderate to severe arthritis, you can play basketball in it. You would need to know which compartment you have the arthritis in so you can order the appropriate brace. The brace has an adjustable hinge that can un-load the side of the knee that hurts and create space between the joint to allow for less pain.
Answer by: Admin on Jan 8, 2014, 5:48 PM
My MRI after 5 months of therapy revealed:
1. Mild tricompartmental osteoaarthritic changes in the medial tibiofemoral compartment.
2. Degenerative changes and degenerative tear in the medial mensiscus.
3. Mild chondromalacial patella.
5. Mild prepatellar and superficial infrapatellar bursitis.
6 Recent partial rupture of Baker's cyst.
I had fallen down the stairs 3 years ago, recovered well, then last year after 2 weeks of lawn mowing on a bit of slope, couldn't walk. It's pretty good now, but occasional burning or pain. I'm wanting to protect it as I exercise, walk, dow housework, and return to gardening. Should I use a brace?
1. Mild tricompartmental osteoaarthritic changes in the medial tibiofemoral compartment.
2. Degenerative changes and degenerative tear in the medial mensiscus.
3. Mild chondromalacial patella.
5. Mild prepatellar and superficial infrapatellar bursitis.
6 Recent partial rupture of Baker's cyst.
I had fallen down the stairs 3 years ago, recovered well, then last year after 2 weeks of lawn mowing on a bit of slope, couldn't walk. It's pretty good now, but occasional burning or pain. I'm wanting to protect it as I exercise, walk, dow housework, and return to gardening. Should I use a brace?
Question by: Rosalie on Apr 21, 2015, 9:10 AM
Rosalie
It sounds like a brace for mild OA might help when doing those activities. We have the OA Reaction Web Knee Brace which will address all of the issues you have had with the knee. It offers unloading of the medial compartment with a singe upright on the outside for the brace, and will also offer support around the kneecap for the issues with the patella. The brace can help reduce pain on the inside of your knee as well as the front of your knee. https://www.donjoystore.com/donjoy-oa-reaction-web-knee-brace
It sounds like a brace for mild OA might help when doing those activities. We have the OA Reaction Web Knee Brace which will address all of the issues you have had with the knee. It offers unloading of the medial compartment with a singe upright on the outside for the brace, and will also offer support around the kneecap for the issues with the patella. The brace can help reduce pain on the inside of your knee as well as the front of your knee. https://www.donjoystore.com/donjoy-oa-reaction-web-knee-brace
Answer by: Admin on Apr 21, 2015, 9:10 AM
My elderly father has the knee brace, but it cause his skin to break out. Is there a suggestion that you can give me. He is very stubborn. Thank you.
Question by: judy on Jun 15, 2015, 9:37 AM
We would suggest the DonJoy Undersleeve Cotton/Lycra for Knee Braces. This will help with any chafing or skin irritation:
https://www.donjoystore.com/knee-brace-undersleeve-cotton-lycra
https://www.donjoystore.com/knee-brace-undersleeve-cotton-lycra
Answer by: Admin on Jun 15, 2015, 9:37 AM
The features description says this brace "Adjustable pneumatic-condyle pad allows patient to"fine tune" load according to activity level." How do I do this? Please explain better. The directions that came with the brace does not say anything about it.
Question by: Ryan on Oct 22, 2015, 5:04 AM
Ryan
The brace comes with extra condyle pads that can be added to the side that has the upright so the pressure at the joint will increase the load. The load can also be increased by bending the upright outward away from the leg
The brace comes with extra condyle pads that can be added to the side that has the upright so the pressure at the joint will increase the load. The load can also be increased by bending the upright outward away from the leg
Answer by: Admin on Oct 22, 2015, 5:04 AM
Had surgery for medial and lateral meniscus years, chondroplasty of the patella and patella tracks laterally. PT says I have significant patella femoral compartment issues. Need a brace to wear for day to day activities. Just walking sitting up and down; no running or any sports.
Question by: Veronica B on Oct 27, 2015, 3:06 PM
Veronica
The Reaction Web Knee brace is a good choice for patelofemoral issues. The brace will disperse force on the front of the knee away from the kneecap and helps create pain relief in that area.
https://www.donjoystore.com/donjoy-reaction-knee-brace
The Reaction Web Knee brace is a good choice for patelofemoral issues. The brace will disperse force on the front of the knee away from the kneecap and helps create pain relief in that area.
https://www.donjoystore.com/donjoy-reaction-knee-brace
Answer by: Admin on Oct 27, 2015, 3:06 PM
