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Preventive Effects of Knee Brace on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Susceptible Individuals: A Systematic Review

Document Type : Systematic Review

Authors
Jafar Soleimanpour Mokhtar Manand 1
Amin Moradi 1
Mohammadreza Reza Moharrami 2
1 Associate Professor of Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, Shohada Medical Research & Training Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences,Tabriz, Iran.
2 Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, Shohada Medical Research & Training Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences,Tabriz, Iran.
10.30491/tm.2021.272078.1238
Abstract
Introduction: The results of various studies on the preventive effect of knee brace on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in susceptible individuals vary; leading to doubts about their utilization for orthopedic specialists. The present study aimed to review the preventive effects of knee brace on ACL injuries in susceptible individuals.
Methods: This systematic review was performed using the keywords "Prophylactic Knee Brace, Neoprene Knee Sleeve, Knee Brace, ACL, Tear Risk Factors, and Biomechanical Factors" in online databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Springer, ProQuest, and the Google Scholar search engine. The I2 index was used to assess heterogeneity among studies.
Results: A total of eight high-quality articles were assessed all represented moderate heterogeneity (I2 index: 25%-75%). Only one study reported the ineffectiveness of knee brace in preventing ACL injuries, and the rest noticed positive effects.
Conclusion: The use of a prophylactic knee brace in individuals susceptible to ACL rupture can avoid sustaining pressure and possible damage to the knee and ACL.
Keywords
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
Functional Knee Brace
Prevention
Trauma Monthly
Volume 26, Issue 6
November and December 2021
Pages 340-348

  • Receive Date 06 February 2021
  • Revise Date 24 June 2021
  • Accept Date 23 October 2021