An immobiliser is a knee brace that keeps the leg in a straight position.
An immobiliser brace is for post-operative or post-injury and prevents all knee movement.
The knee is totally unable to bend in an immobiliser brace.
Synonyms:
Immobiliser brace
Straight leg brace
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CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS
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