• 1. Prevents buckling of the knee while bearing weights, also immobilises the knee after surgery
• 2. Two semi-rigid posterior bars limit the knee flexion
• 3. Semi-rigid mediolateral bars are provided for mediolateral stability
• 4. Velcro closures for easy application, removal and adjustment
• 5. Provides an additional strap above the patella (knee-cap) for better stability

Knee braces are employed for conditions:

• - To prevent buckling of knce while weight bearing Post operative conditions which require knees immobilisation in complete extension
• - As a weight bearing assist in pediatric patients for preliminary management
• Eg: Cerebral palsy, Post residual paralysis