Knee brace for patellar malalignment


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Knee brace for patellar malalignment


Illustration of patellar brace

A knee brace can help stabilize the knee and help prevent the kneecap from shifting.

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Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Kenneth J. Koval, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma
Last Updated February 14, 2008

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