What knee brace is best for torn meniscus?

The Best Knee Brace for a Meniscus Tear

A Meniscus Tear is a common kind of knee injury. The meniscus is used to help you balance weight across your knee. The meniscus is a disc that cushions the outer and inner edge of the knee. When the meniscus is torn it can interfere with the steadiness of the knee and overall balance while walking.

The meniscus is commonly torn by rotating the knee too quickly with the foot planted in an unmoving position on the floor. This unnatural twist of the knee causes the meniscus to tear slightly. This tissue becomes worn over time, this means that tearing it becomes more common in old age or after engaging in a lot of vigorous physical activity.

What Does a Meniscus Tear Feel Like?

• Minor Tear:
• Slight pain and swelling
• Pain and swelling reduces in 2-3 weeks
  
  
• Moderate Tear:
• Swelling gets worse over 2-3 days
• Limited ability to bend the knee
• Stiff and swollen
• Sharp pain when you squat or rotate the knee

How to Treat a Meniscus Tear?

• Rest the knee and don’t walk on it frequently
• Wrap up the knee
• Elevate the leg
• Ice the affected area
• Look into physical therapy
• For severe injuries: surgery to repair or remove pieces of the meniscus from the joint area
• Use a knee brace

The Best Knee Brace for Meniscus Tear:

• Minor Tear: GYM LifeStyle™ Knee Support Brace
  

The GYM LifeStyle™ Knee Support Brace is constructed from breathable fabric which provides effective compression and pain relief. The slim-line, wrap around design makes it easy to apply and wear under normal clothes whilst preventing brace migration. Knee movements are guided anatomically by polycentric hinges, providing reassuringly safe knee support. This hinged design is ideal for meniscus injuries.