An immobiliser is a knee brace that keeps the leg in a straight position.

The knee is totally unable to bend in an immobiliser brace. An immobiliser brace is for post-operative or post-injury situations and prevents all knee movement.

Synonyms: 
Immobiliser brace
Straight leg brace
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Dr Sheila StroverĀ (Editor)
BSc (Hons), MB BCh, MBA

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