DonJoy Cartilage Knee Sleeve Brace

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• From Nan at 3/30/10 12:35 PM
  • Is this a removable horseshoe pad and is this sleeve made of Neoprene?
  • The padding around the knee cap is made of foam on the DonJoy Cartilage Knee Brace. Foam does a nice job of padding the area around the patella and keeping the knee cap stable.
• From Stephanie at 4/19/10 7:11 PM
  • I am looking for a brace to help with support for sports activities after a knee cap fracture 5 months ago. I like that this has some padding around the patella, but will it provide the support I need for my slightly unstable knee?
  • We would recommend the DonJoy Performer Patella Knee Support
    http://www.betterbraces.com/donjoy-performer-patella-knee-support
    
    This brace is ideal for knee instabilities and will provide ligament and patella support during activities.
• From George at 6/13/10 2:45 PM
  • Can this product be used while swimming laps in a pool at a moderate pace?
  • For water activities we suggest using a brace constructed with the neoprene material. The DonJoy Performer Knee Support would be a better option. See the link below for product information:
    
    http://www.betterbraces.com/donjoy-performer-knee-support
• From Melissa at 12/5/10 5:54 PM
  • Hi, I broke my knee cap in October and have been in a knee Immobilizer ever since. I recently found out that I have a torn meniscus. My doctor told me not to bend my knee. Will this brace be good for me? If not what would you suggest? I've lost so much muscle mass I'm my leg, my current immobilier doesn't fit anymore.
  • Hello Melissa,
    
    Our current line of immobilizers can be found here:
    
    http://www.betterbraces.com/knee-braces?cat=212
• From Jeanne at 1/16/11 2:48 PM
  • I have a torn medial meniscus with osteoarthritis (not much cartilege left) and a sprained mcl. Is this a good product for me? Thanks.
  • It will give you some compression to keep swelling which will help with taking the edge off your pain, but to help support the knee and take stress off the cartilage and the knee joint you would need a rigid frame brace with hinges.
    
    Rigid Braces:
    http://www.betterbraces.com/knee-braces?cat=206
• From norm at 2/8/11 6:52 PM
  • I have a miniscus teat that is really acting up (pain). Will this brace allow me to run after the pain subsides. Also, will it help with alleviating the knee pain.
    
  • The cartilage knee sleeve will provide compression for the knee joint making daily activities more comfortable for you. But it will not take stress off the cartilage, especially when running. You would need an unloading brace to take stress off the cartilage while being active. Braces to look at are the OA Adjuster or OA Lite.
    
    DonJoy OAdjuster Osteoarthritis Knee Brace
    http://www.betterbraces.com/donjoy-oadjuster-osteoarthritis-knee-brace-27
    
    DonJoy OA Lite Osteoarthritis Knee Brace
    http://www.betterbraces.com/donjoy-oa-lite-osteoarthritis-knee-brace-27
• From TIM at 2/19/11 5:17 PM
  • What is it made of
  • Heavy knit cotton elastic sleeve.
• From Kelley at 2/24/11 11:23 AM
  • I had a lateral release and surgery for my chondromalacia performed on each of my knees 5 years ago. Both knees were significally better for a few years but have really begun to hurt consistenly worse over the past couple of years. I know for sure that the chondromalacia is back b/c of the horrible "rice kirispy" sounds my knees make when bending and straightening. I have recently begun a bootcamp fitness class and am REALLY struggling with my knees. They seem increasingly unstable and are painful with certain exercises, exactly as before the surgeries. Would this knee brace help me at all? THANKS!
  • Yes, the Cartilage Knee Sleeve is going to give your knee support and cushion from the sleeve, foam pad and medial and lateral stays, while being more active. It will not take the pain away completely, but it will allow you to be more active and feel supported.
• From Kelley at 2/28/11 12:10 PM
  • I had a lateral release and surgery for my chondromalacia performed on each of my knees 5 years ago. Both knees were significally better for a few years but have really begun to hurt consistenly worse over the past couple of years. I know for sure that the chondromalacia is back b/c of the horrible "rice kirispy" sounds my knees make when bending and straightening. I have recently begun a bootcamp fitness class and am REALLY struggling with my knees. They seem increasingly unstable and are painful with certain exercises, exactly as before the surgeries. Would this knee brace help me at all? THANKS!
    
    
    
    
  • Kelley,
    Thank you for taking the time to email us here at betterbraces.com. Depending on which way your patella is tracking we have various braces to offer you. The TruPull Lite is a great product to prevent your knee cap from tracking laterally. It also has hinges so it helps to keep your knee stable. We have other patellofemoral products as well like the adjustable patella donut if you are not sure which way your knee cap is tracking. Should you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to contact us again.
• From Jeff at 3/23/11 12:50 PM
  • Will Medicare and Medicaid cover a knee sleeve?
  • 
    We cannot answer this question. That is something you would need to ask Medicare and Medicaid directly. It is possible they would cover it if you met certain criteria.
• From Glenn at 4/19/11 9:13 AM
  • Hi i would like to know which is the best support for me, i want to carry on playing soccer and have had my cartilage removed. had gel injected into knee but still painful. a rigid frame would be no good as i need movement in the knee.
    
    many thanks
    Glenn
  • Ideal one of our Osteo arthristis braces is going to be the best option for you. The Cartilage Knee Sleeve is going to provide you with some compression, but will not help to off load or take the pressure off your area of discomfort. I would recommend our OA lite brace. It is a semi-rigid brace, it will still be functional, but will be able to off load the side you had your meniscus removed on as well as give you some compression and support.
• From mike at 5/1/11 10:04 PM
  • I am right in between in terms of sizes for this particular brace, my thigh measurement was 22" and my calf was 16". My question is whether or not the medium would be too tight or the large too loose?
  • Hey Mike,
    The Large will be the best size for your leg. The Medium would be too tight.
    
    Thanks
• From Lisa at 5/5/11 2:21 PM
  • Is there any Neoprene in it.
  • No it's made of Cotton Elastic.
• From Tsippora at 5/29/11 3:58 PM
  • Can you tell me the vertical length of the small knee brace - DonJoy Cartilage Knee Sleeve Brace
    thank you
  • They are 11 inches long.
    
    
    Thanks
• From michael at 6/11/11 9:05 PM
  • I suffer from medial ligament/medial joint degenerative changes.
    Is this the brace best suited.?
    thanks.
  • The Cartilage knee is going to provide you with some support and cushion around the knee cap. If you are needing to offload the injured cartilage I would suggest looking at something like the OA lite, or one of our other Osteoarthritis braces.
• From ron at 7/19/11 8:29 PM
  • will this brace give me support while playing golf;lately my knee wants to hyper_extend,a lot of pain.operated on for meniscus tear.
    thanks
  • no this brace will not help with the hyperextension issues. I would suggest the DonJoy Hinged knee, or the Playmaker. With the support of the hinges, either of these braces will help with the hyperextension issues and also give your knee support while being active.
• From Richard Willey at 8/10/11 8:40 PM
  • I have a torn meniscus. What would be the best brace for me?
  • The DonJoy Cartilage Knee with give you some support. If you are not looking to get it fixed. you can also look at doing an OA lite brace that will help offload the side your meniscus is torn on.
• From Cameron at 1/19/12 3:51 PM
  • I had acl reconstruction and tore my meniscus bout 4 or 5 months ago. I have been working my leg out and just wanted a little bit of support to help me be a little bit more comfortable. Will this brace help any?
  • For ACL support you will need a product with hinges. This product does not have hinges. Some examples of everyday support for an ACL would be with our Donjoy ACL Everyday, 4titude, or Playmaker.
• From Colm Killeen at 3/26/12 12:03 PM
  • I am looking for a knee support for doing aqua aerobics. I have arthritis in both knees. Do you have a suitable product?
  • The DonJoy Cartilage Knee Sleeve will probably not work in the water; the foam pad will become saturated and heavy. You might find that a knee sleeve provides some support for the joint and does better when wet. I suggest looking into the DonJoy Neoprene Knee Support to wear in the swimming pool.
    
• From Amy at 5/30/12 2:22 PM
  • I am having bursitis pain in my knee. What support sleeve would you recommend?
  • A padded knee support, anything with a closed patella area for compression.
• From lucas at 11/24/12 1:25 PM
  • HELP PLEASE!! I currently have a torn ACL and i do have a donjoy i believe "playmaker" knee brace. so today while playing hockey my knee gave out and i had to leave the game, and my question is, is there anything i can put on under my current knee brace to give my knee more stability and help prevent my knee giving out? sorry if i didnt word this right i dont really know how to put it.
  • Hello, Lucas -
    
    Was there an athetic trainer on-site to assess your knee when it gave out today? If not, we recommend speaking with your athletic trainer or orthopedist as your torn ACL may get worse or lead to further injury. Until we have an appropriate diagnosis we cannot recommend an additional product. The Playmaker is designed to be used alone, not with any additional bracing beneath as doing so may compromise the brace's ability to stay in place and provide its proper support. It should be worn in direct contact to the leg
    
    If you would have further questions, we encourage you call our product specialists at 888-405-3251.
    
    Thank you and have a great day!
• From AP at 4/21/13 11:54 AM
  • What are the care and maintenance steps for the DonJoy Cartilage Knee Sleeve Brace? Since it is made of cotton, can you wash it in the washing machine in cold water and dry on a clothes line? Or does it need to be dry-cleaned?
  • Hello, AP -
    
    The item can be washed by hand using a mild soap and water (not in a washing machine). It should be air dried and not put in the dryer.
    
    Thank you and have a wonderful day!
• From Nick at 5/17/13 10:03 PM
  • my measurements are 18", 14", 14" which puts me on the higher end of small and lower end of medium,. which one would be better?
  • We recommend you go up in size if your on the border of 2 sizes. I suggest you order a Medium.
    
    Thanks for contacting Donjoy.
    
    Have a Great Day.
    

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