Hinged braces usually offer greater support and stability than elastic or neoprene braces alone. Hinged braces are dynamic braces (they move), in order to provided increased support of knee joints following an injury or after surgery. Most hinged braces are used for people who suffer from medial or lateral instability of the knee as well as mild to moderate anterior cruciate or posterior cruciate instabilities as well as meniscus injuries. Most adjustable hinged braces are rated a Level III , where non-adjustable hinged braces are rated a Level II.
More than 5.5 million people visit orthopaedic surgeons each year because of knee problems.
Some hinged braces offer range of motion control features to limit flexion/extensionof the knee. There are also many combinations of hinged elastic, hinged neoprene, and hinged composite material braces to fit your particular condition.