“Is a knee brace considered an orthotic?”

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“Is a knee brace considered an orthotic?”

I am an 18 year old female. I want to know if a knee brace is considered an orthotic?

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**Damilola Soetan** Physical Therapist | Orthopedic Irving, Texas · Accepted Answer

Damilola Soetan Physical Therapist | Orthopedic Irving, Texas

Yes. Orthotics are supportive devices, tools or items that provide musculoskeletal support for any body part usually applied externally.

**Mr. Anthony C. Tullock** Physical Therapist Greeneville, TN · Accepted Answer

Mr. Anthony C. Tullock Physical Therapist Greeneville, TN

Yes

**Dr. Walker A. Wynkoop** Orthopedist Sioux City, Iowa · Accepted Answer

Dr. Walker A. Wynkoop Orthopedist Sioux City, Iowa

Yes!

**Dr. Keith Ward Louden** Orthopaedic Surgeon Fort Worth, Texas · Accepted Answer

Dr. Keith Ward Louden Orthopaedic Surgeon Fort Worth, Texas

Technically, a knee brace is an orthosis for the knee, especially if it is custom made or custom fitted.

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