DonJoy Reaction Knee Brace

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• From ward davies at 3/16/11 4:11 PM
  • I have severe minicus tears in both knees and I need a brace that keeps the knee from dislocating with any twisting movements. I have arthritis and overall degeneration..Ive had surgery's to correct some of the damages(acl repairs,etc), but no knee replacements yet...this brace looks like it might offer me fairly good overall support. Im I correct?
  • The the DonJoy Reaction Knee brace is mostly used for Patellofemoal issues, i.e. patella tracking, patella dislocations, & tendonitis, just to name a few. With the injuries and issues you have going on with your knees, and if you are active, I would recommend looking at a more sturdier brace that will protect from dislocations, ligament problems, arthritis and degeration. The brace that I would recommend would
    be the OA adjusted, it will help protect the ACL you have had repaired, as well help off load the torn menicis that you have, and with the strapping and extension stops available, this brace will help prevent against hyperextending the knee.
• From Mark at 4/18/11 11:09 AM
  • Hi.
    Concerning the Donjoy Reaction knee brace, can you tell me what the hinges are made of and the side supports coming from the hinges? Thank you for your help,
  • The hinges are made of a flexible plastic.
• From Don at 4/21/11 9:08 AM
  • My daughter has had an ACL replacement and is now suffering from pain due to what the doctors are calling runners knee, she plays soccer on her high school team and is very active
    She would need something that would allow her to run but still offer some support
    Is this the correct brace for that??
    Thanks,
    Don
  • 
    Yes, the reaction brace would be good for that condition. If she ends up thinking it's too much brace, you can try the Donjoy Cross Strap as well.
• From scott at 7/13/11 4:18 PM
  • My measurement is 18-18.5" at 6" above mid-patella. Do I go high or low for a better fit?
  • Go with the M/L size.
• From Anthony at 7/23/11 8:39 AM
  • My Son suffers from patella tendinitis and Osgood-Schlatter disease would this brace be a good one for him to wear during his high school football games as a linemen?
  • Yes, this is a good brace for him to where for both of those knee conditions. It will help with the discomfort he gets, as well as still be functional enough for him to still move around in.
• From Jaz at 7/25/11 4:46 AM
  • Hello,
    I have a pcl
    injury. This product look like it wuould aid in bringing the shinbones forward and take pressure off my pcl, while providing some protection to the front of my knee to prevent further injury. Is that the case?
    I play semi contact sports so I cannot use the ligament braces because they may injure other players.
    
    Thanks.
  • No the Donjoy Reaction Knee Brace is designed for Patellofemoral injuries not for PCL injuries. Actually the Armor would be the best Off the Shelf PCL brace for contact sports, you may use a sports cover to protect your teammates/opponents.
• From leonard at 7/26/11 11:42 AM
  • i will be playing college football for the next 4 years. and i was just wondering about the overall durability of the DonJoy Reaction Knee Brace for practice and weightlifting use; how long would it last?
  • There is a 6 month warranty and that is how long we verify that the product will work.
• From Jaz at 7/27/11 5:34 PM
  • I note that it isn't designed for PCL injuries, however at the web design at the front of the brace look like it would aid in pulling the shinbones forward while reducing the force of knocks to the front of the knee.
  • The main benefit of the Donjoy Reaction knee brace is the relief at the knee cap and patellofemoral stress reduction, not PCL stability.
• From Mom at 8/10/11 10:05 AM
  • My daughter dislocated her patella playing volleyball. The ortho has recommended this brace. The players usually wear their kneepads just below the patella to help them slide when hitting the floor. The webbing on the front looks like it would prevent sliding, and maybe cause more injury? Would she be able to wear a kneepad over the brace? What's the best fix for volleyball?
  • Yes, I would advice her to wear a pad over the webbing. The webbing will prevent her from
    sliding. Another good brace for dislocations is our Tru-Pull Lite.
• From Cindy at 8/10/11 1:44 PM
  • I am now wearing the OA Adjuster brace, and have been for two years. I have osteoarthritic in my right knee. Will the progressive pain relief brace help me better with the pain I am still having when I move around.
  • If you are still having pain and are already in an offloader this may not give the most relief for you. It may help some with the shock absorption, but will not offload any area.
• From nick at 10/13/11 10:50 AM
  • i have a patella that keeps dislocating and a streched mcl in the same knee also. would the reaction knee brace be a good brace or what do you think would be the best? thank you
  • The Reaction, Tru-Pull Light or Hinged Lateral J would all be good options because they all have lateral patella buttresses to keep your knee cap in place and hinges to protect your MCL.
• From Monica at 11/9/11 3:24 PM
  • Hi,
    My 12 year old
    daughter has multi-directional patellar instability and Osgood-Schlaters. She has had her fat pad (ligamentum mucosa?) removed.We have this reaction brace, but it irritates the bump on her knee where the patellar tendon is pulling away and she won't wear it. I would like a support that has a little room for some growth. What do you recommend?
    
    Thanks,
    Monica
  • The Tru-Pull Lite or the Deluxe Donut may be better options for her to consider using.
• From Kevin at 12/15/11 6:02 PM
  • I am a male currently on a professional stunt team (like collegiate cheerleading) and a competitive cheerleading team where I do a lot of stunting (tossing and holding one female standing in my hands over my head) and tumbling. I have had my ACL reconstruction once and scoped twice (meniscus tears). I have no stability issues in either knee, but both knees (
    specifically above and below the knee cap) have pain during and after these activities, patellar tendinitis, and osteoarthritis. Patella straps help some, but I have to wear one above and below the knee cap and add tape to get more coverage in both areas...this looks like it would provide plenty of pressure all around the knee (which is pretty much what I do with all the tape). I know I will never be pain free but will this help relieve some of that pain?
  • Yes the Donjoy Reaction Knee Brace would be recommended for you with your condition and activity levels.
• From Melissa at 1/31/12 4:23 PM
  • My daughter plays high school soccer. Braces cannot have exposed metal parts, is this brace legal. She has chronic patella tendonitis, with her kneecap not being on track, will this help aleviate the pain?
  • Hi Melissa,
    
    Yes this brace is appropriate for soccer, there is no exposed metal. The web design helps with patellar tracking and will distribute shock and force across her knee as opposed to one area.
    
    If you have additional questions, please call 1-800-553-6019.
    
    Have a nice day.
• From Catherine at 2/2/12 4:50 AM
  • I am 48 year old female and walk 30 minutes a day. I used to run, but knee pain has limited me to walking or other non-weight bearing exercise. I have been using Hypafix and Leukotape to correct a patella tracking issue. This has been very helpful, but I was looking for something more long term. Would you recommend the Lateral J or the Reaction? Thank you!
  • The Reaction Knee Brace would be recommended for your
    condition and activity level.
• From Fran at 2/9/12 6:41 PM
  • Does the undersleeve come with this brace when you order it?
  • Yes, one undersleeve comes with the DonJoy Reaction Knee Brace. We offer replacements if you ever need a second one or would like to have an extra while the other may be in the wash.
• From Cody at 2/18/12 7:06 PM
  • Hi, I am 12 years old with Osgood shlatter and play lacrosse and football and was wondering if this brace would work for a contact sport?
  • Yes the Donjoy Reaction knee brace would be recommended for your condition and athletics.
• From Madison at 3/9/12 4:11 PM
  • I am 13 years old and play all sports. Track season now and summer I play a little softball and volleyball. I have Ogsgood-schalauters in my knee and was told I had arthiritis in my knee. I hurt my knee during the 200 sprint relay about a week ago and is giving me excrutiating pain. Would this be a good brace to have for all sports? Is it easy to run in? Light weight?
  • Yes the Donjoy Reaction Knee Brace would be recommended for your condition and activity level.
• From Carol at 3/9/12 9:58 AM
  • Hi, I have knee tracking problems in both knees. 2 1/2 years ago I had microfracture, meniscus repair, and a lateral release on the right knee. I have a meniscus tear in the left knee. I am a tennis player and am experiencing soreness in both knees about an hour into playing and after I play. Would this be a good brace for me?
  • The Donjoy Reaction Knee Brace will provide support around your knee cap and moderate support to the knee in general, if you are getting a lot of instability or buckling of the knee joint you may want to try the Donjoy FullForce knee brace instead. That's best for athletes who have knee instability.
• From Loren at 3/9/12 2:06 PM
  • I have a Donjoy Reaction brace and it does work well for my mild OA but I am expierencing migration down my leg with the lycra sleeve. If I wear it with out the sleeve It eats into my skin and is very uncomfortable. I also
    have tried a neoprene sleeve brace and it will not stay in place. Any suggestions.
  • There is a 90 day money back guarantee if the product is not working for you. For OA you may want to try the OA Fullforce if you are an athlete. Otherwise, the OA Adjuster or the OA Everyday (with no joint instability) would be recommended.
• From Scott Franklin at 3/26/12 2:47 PM
  • My son plays high school basketball and he has been diagnosed by with patella instability which causes him a lot of pain. I am looking for a brace for both of his knees which will help his pain. What brace would you recommend.
    
    Thanks,
    Scott Franklin
    
  • The Reaction knee brace would be appropriate for your son or the DonJoy Tru-Pull Lite. Both knee braces will help with patellar instability problems. The Reaction is also designed to distribute shock and force around the knee away from the painful areas. He might find a
    bit more relief while wearing the Reaction compared to the Tru-Pul Lite.
    
• From Jeremy at 4/12/12 1:11 PM
  • Is this brace left or right specific?
  • Hi,
    
    The brace can be worn on either leg.
    
    Have a nice day.
• From Ray M at 5/23/12 7:22 AM
  • i have been diagnosed with patella femoral syndrome in both knees. Supposedly no arthritis at age 59 per doctor review of X-RAY. Been taping, doing therapy for 7 weeks with PT supervision. I play 6
    hours of singles tennis every week . Pain level has deminished 50% since therapy but is definitely not gone. Still feel it up and down stairs, sitting in a restaurant. What brace do you perscribe to help me and why?
  • The Donjoy Reaction Knee brace would be appropriate for you and your condition and activity level.
• From A.J. at 6/1/12 11:06 AM
  • I have tendonitis under my knee and MCL pain, my knee also pops easily would this brace help my knee and good for playing sport with?
  • Yes the Donjoy Reaction knee
    brace is sufficient for your condition and activity level.
• From Scott at 6/5/12 4:29 PM
  • Can this brace be used in watersports?
  • Yes it can.
• From Shannel at 7/6/12 7:31 PM
  • Hi,i have this brace and I use it during volleyball because I have patella dislocation in both knees however the brace has torn down the center.Is there some type of warranty to replace the brace with a new one?
  • Hi Shannel,
    
    The Reaction has a 6 month warranty. Please call customer care at 1-800-553-6019, they can help process an exchange.
    
    Have a nice day.
• From Kelsey at 7/25/12 8:36 PM
  • I have plica syndrome and have had surgery to remove the tissue in one of my knees. I currently wear a bulkier brace and am about to start college soccer. Would this brace fit with my injury and my level of play?
  • The Reaction Knee Brace is used to help the Pateklla track through the knee's range of motion in a natural fashion.
• From Priscilla at 8/19/12 1:44 PM
  • Do you guys sell the black pad separately?
  • We sell the brace and the undersleeve toghether. You can buy
    another undersleeve.
• From Jean at 8/20/12 6:39 AM
  • Will this brace control a patella that dislocates laterally?
    Can it be used without the sleeve effectively?
    
  • Yes this brace can be used for Patella Subluxation. The sleeve is there for comfort, it is not necessary for the brace to be effective.
• From Jasmyn at 11/21/12 7:14 PM
  • Can I find this specific brace in stores? If so which one I need it as soon as possible.
  • Hello, Jasmyn -
    
    No the Reaction cannot be bought in stores, however you can order it through Better Braces and have it overnight shipped to you. You would have to place the order immediately if you want it shipped out today. Because of the holiday, our next overnight shipments won't go out until Monday.
    
    Thanks and have a great day!
• From BART at 1/4/13 9:16 AM
  • measure 21 1/2 will m/l do?
  • You would be a M/L (11-0215-3).
    
    Thank you and have a great day!
• From anonymous at 1/9/13 8:53 AM
  • How heavy are the braces?
  • It weighs 1/2 pound.
• From Kiera at 1/28/13 10:33 AM
  • I'm a rower and I have serious pain in both of my knees. On the sides and above my patella. My physical therapist said that I have weak hips and because of them more problems have been caused. My diagnosis for my knee pain is patella mal-tracking, my patellas track medially inwards and I need braces to push them out. I
    tried the DonJoy Reaction Web Knee Braces, but they bunch up so much in the back that I can't get a long enough stroke in and they only helped a little. I need full mobility that would allow my knees to be fully compressed. Would ANY brace work for me?
  • Hello, Kiera -
    
    The lowest profile brace that would suit your needs would be the DonJoy Tru-Pull LIte:
    
    http://www.betterbraces.com/donjoy-tru-pull-lite
    
    Since you have medial tracking issues, you would order the strap to track your patella laterally.
    
    If you have further questions, please feel free to contact our product specialists at 888-405-3251.
    
    Thank you and have a wonderful day!
• From Ben at 1/31/13 12:38 PM
  • Few months ago..I torned my acl during badminton tournament, jump smash and landed with one leg(left). A month ago i had the acl reconstruction, so will this brace help? for badminton will this brace give enough support? and can it prevent acl
    injury?
  • Hello, Ben -
    
    This brace is not designed to support the ACL. It was designed to assist and support the patella with tracking issues.
    
    If you have further questions, please feel free to contact our product specialists at 888-405-3251.
    
    Thank you and have a wonderful day!
• From Chadd at 3/14/13 11:13 AM
  • I play college basketball and was diagnosed with chondromalacia two years ago. And got the donjoy Lateral J brace from my PT. I lost the brace however a year ago and continued to play as e pain was more bareable.I came here simply looking to replace the J brace, but noticed this brace and it interested me cuz its more adjustable, after a while the j brace would slip and slide and not seem to fit properly. So I was wondering if this is a good replacement for the j brace, or if I should just get the j brace again?
  • Hello, Chadd -
    
    Yes, the DonJoy Reaction Knee Brace will assist you with your chondromalacia and is a good replacement for the Lateal J Brace.
    
    If you have further questions, please feel free to give our product specialists a call at 888-405-3251.
    
    Thank you and have a wonderful day!
• From Peter at 4/20/13 3:46 PM
  • My son has Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome. Would this brace provide pain relief or would you make another recommendation?
  • Hello, Peter -
    
    The DonJoy Reaction can provide mild pain relief and support for your son. It will help disperse the shock and stress put on the knee joint. However, we do not have a brace specifically designed for his syndrome.
    
    If you have further questions, please feel free to contact our product specialists at 888-405-3251.
    
    Thank you and have a wonderful day!
• From Erika at 4/26/13 1:20 PM
  • I have a patella tracking disorder as well as medial/lateral instability and end stage OA. I would like to have a brace that I can wear in the water while kayaking and that will support my knee/patella while walking on sand/mucky river bottoms. Would this brace be good for that or should I try something else? Optimally, I'd like a hinged brace that wraps around since I will be putting it on and taking it off while wet.
  • Hello, Erika -
    
    The DonJoy Reaction Knee Brace allows for mild to moderate support for patella tracking issues and overall knee instability. It can be worn in the water, however we do recommend that after each use, you rinse the brace in tap water to make sure there is no residue, salt, or chlorine that remains on the brace or in the hinges.
    
    If you have further questions, please feel free to contact our product specialists at 888-405-3251.
    
    Thank you and have a wonderful day!
• From Sandra at 5/16/13 12:22 PM
  • I am status post my first series of 3 Synvisc injections for a total loss of cartilage of my medial aspect of the right knee. A partial knee replacement is in my future but I'm trying to postpone as long as possible since I'm pretty young and had been very active (running, skiing, hiking, biking etc). The injections did help but it wasn't until I tried the Kinesiology tape along with Pilates that the most improvement happened in terms of pain relief and improved range of motion.
    I'm looking for a brace for activities such as walking and biking rather than wearing the tape. I've not been told if my patella is off track but without the tape I can feel it popping pretty significantly along the lateral aspect along the patella femoral area.
    The DonJoy Reaction brace sounds like it might be the best option. We do a fair amount of traveling so something light weight is also a consideration.
  • Hello, Sandra
    
    Thank you for contacting Donjoy.
    
    I believe you are a great candidate for an OA Brace. What an OA brace does is off-load either medial or lateral compartment. In your case you would want to off-load the medial compartment if your injury is to the medial knee. We have 2 OA braces that would work for you.
    
    OA Nano-lighest brace available, in the OA Line
    http://www.betterbraces.com/donjoy-oa-nano-knee-brace
    
    
    OA Fullforce- designed for athletes
    http://www.betterbraces.com/oa-fullforce-knee-brace
    
    Please contact your Physician to see if an OA Brace is an option for your treatment.
    
    Any further questions please contact a Product Specialist at 1-888-405-3251
    
    Have a Great Day.
    
• From pat at 5/17/13 7:31 PM
  • I have mild OA in my right knee can this be used during swimming or is there a better alternate that will standup to the day to day mile swim I do?
  • Hello Pat,
    
    Yes the Reaction Knee Brace is appropriate for Mild OA.
    
    We do have other OA braces that will provide more Off-load and pain relief. The link to those braces are below.
    
    http://www.betterbraces.com/donjoy-oa-nano-knee-brace
    
    If you would like to speak to a Product Specialist please call us at 1-888-405-3251
    
    Have a Great Day
    
• From becky at 5/18/13 1:06 AM
  • I have a severe neoprene allergy , is there any neoprene in this brace? having a hard time finding a brace without it in there.
  • Hello, Becky -
    
    The DonJoy Reaction Knee brace does not contain any neoprene in the brace.
    
    If you have further questions, please feel free to contact our product specialists at 888-405-3251.
    
    Thank you and have a wonderful day!

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