What is Leg brace?
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TYPES:Generic: Therapeutic brace
A leg brace is a device used to immobilize a joint or body segment, restrict movement in a given direction, assist movement, reduce weight bearing forces, or correct the shape of the body.
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How do members experience Leg brace?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foot drop | 30 | 11 | |
| Improve mobility | 22 | 13 | |
| Fatigue | 10 | 7 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 4 | 0 | |
| Pain in knee(s) | 3 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Atrophy of calf muscles | 1 | |
| Atrophy of leg muscles | 1 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | |
| Feeling hot/overheating | 1 | |
| Numbness | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 7 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 10 | |
| None | 6 |
Member evaluations
Marie-NC
evaluated on Dec 01, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Can't tell
- Side effects: Mild
pabbey13053
evaluated on Jul 01, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Improve mobility: Major
- Side effects: None
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