Knee Immobilizer
A knee immobilizer is a type of brace used to provide support and limit movement of the knee. It will make you more comfortable as your injury heals.
Home care
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The knee brace should be worn whenever you are out of bed, unless told otherwise. You may wear it in bed while asleep for the first few nights or until the pain starts to go away. Otherwise, you can remove the brace at night to prevent muscle stiffness from lack of joint movement.
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You can open the hook-and-loop brace to dress, bathe, and apply ice or heat packs as directed.
Call 911
Call 911 if you have:
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Shortness of breath
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Chest pain
When to get medical advice
Call your healthcare provider right away if any of these occur:
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Knee pain gets worse
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Weakness, numbness, or tingling in the foot
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Increased swelling, redness, or warmth of the knee joint
Online Medical Reviewer:
L Renee Watson MSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Raymond Turley Jr PA-C
Online Medical Reviewer:
Thomas N Joseph MD
Date Last Reviewed:
2/1/2022
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