RN Poll: Braces for Knee OA

The guidelines are mixed on the effectiveness of bracing for relieving symptoms of knee OA. What does your clinical experience tell you about this intervention?

For patients with nontraumatic knee OA, I routinely recommend the following

I don't recommend bracing for knee OA
Hinged knee braces available in ordinary drug stores
Custom-fitted knee braces
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