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Originally Posted by greenberetTFS
I had my knee braces put on at the Biloxi VA yesterday. This is my response regarding the following. They look like a baseball catchers knee guards incredibly big and bulky. Wearing them under my pants isn't that easy. Putting them on isn't that easy. I wore them all day and I was glad to get them off because they hurt wearing them. Don't get me wrong I sincerely appreciate the VA's willingness to help, but I'm not sure these braces are going to work for me. I guess I'm going to have to bite the bullet and get the knee surgery..................... 
GB TFS  |
I'm sorry to hear of al your knee problems. It sounds like everyone has done all the correct things.
I'm a Family practice doc who does a lot of the Synvisc injections. I agree with Boomer that they are about 60% effective; but they do buy people time before needing a replacement joint.
If the braces aren't working after a month or so trial it is time for knee replacement. About 85-90% of my patients are happy after that surgery,
Hope thing work out well for you.