An unloader brace won’t cure arthritis, but it can help relieve pain and prevent the knee from giving out. For medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries, a hinged knee brace prescribed by your doctor ...

Of greater value for patients with more advanced knee OA, says Molloy, is an “unloader” brace — a semi-rigid device made of molded plastic and foam, with reinforcing steel struts on each side to limit ...