Knee Braces For Meniscus Tear


Meniscus Tear Braces: How to Choose the Right One

When dealing with a torn meniscus on one side (or compartment) of your knee, or if you’ve developed osteoarthritis (OA) due to bone-on-bone contact with a thinned meniscus, an unloader knee brace is essential. This type of brace helps reduce pressure on the affected side, whether it's the medial or lateral compartment, alleviating pain from the meniscus tear or arthritis and enhancing your quality of life. Browse our selection of OA braces below, or click here to explore your options.

If your meniscus is torn on both sides (or compartments) and you’ve developed OA, an unloader brace may not be the best choice. In such cases, we recommend using a ligament brace for general knee support, especially if OA has affected both the medial and lateral compartments. Check out our hinged knee braces below, or click here for more information.

Need help finding the perfect meniscus brace? Try our Brace Advisor tool for personalized recommendations based on your activity level and whether you need the brace for prevention or to manage a previous meniscus injury.