DonJoy Performance Bionic Knee Brace – Hinged, Adjustable Patella Support, Lateral / Medial Ligament (ACL, MCL, LCL), Meniscus, Knee Sprains for Soccer, Basketball, Skiing, Hockey, Running, Water Sports

Exc support. I wore pre and post knee surgery.I wear it when I work in the garden to stabilize. Very comfortable- great support. Washed and air dries overnight

I really like this DonJoy hinged knee brace, it;s very comfortable to wear in my opinion, lightweight, I don't think it's too bulky, but then again I don't wear girly fitting pants, so it's good to me. I actually wear this brace almost all day long, it gives me the support that I need.

If you are looking for a general knee brace for minor injuries and are not 100% sure what to get, this is one of the better options on Amazon. It is a much better quality than any of the cheaper quality “performance braces” and it’s a good value for the money spent. I tore my PCL 15 years ago, elected not to do surgery at the time (I was about 20), but now experience medial patella luxation. I bought this to replace my favorite performance brace until I can get a custom one, so I really didn’t want to spend over $100 while I wait to be fitted for my custom brace.Pros: 1) Not bulky, light weight, fairly comfortable. 2) I am able to run and maneuver flawlessly at high speeds without being held back by this knee brace. 3) I feel pretty stable while running on uneven surfaces without pain caused by the brace. 4) The hinges so far move smoothly - I beat my braces up and train on dirt surfaces.Cons: 1) The placement of the velcro for the wrap aspect of this brace is definitely awkward, making it difficult to put on especially if you plan to use it for your left knee. 2) Most knee brace sizing says that if you are borderline for their sizing guide - size up. This is not the case with this brace. I sized up and have regretted that decision. 3) For some reason they have added a “stash pocket” which they thought was a cool idea, but just seems silly and awkward in my opinion.Overall: not a bad brace for the money, but definitely not ideal for me.

Excellent product, for what it is and purports to be. I have a torn medial meniscus, patellar malalignment and osteoarthritis in my left knee. Before I got this brace, climbing and descending stairs was very painful and my knee felt very unstable just when I walked on flat ground. After about three weeks of wearing this brace at all times except when I sleep and shower, I can now walk and climb and descend stairs pain-free, so long as I’m wearing the brace. In fact, I’ve done a couple of 10-mile moderately difficult hikes wearing it, with no pain. And I can now ride a bike. It’s not a $500 Unloader Brace, so I don’t know that continuing to wear it is going to enable any of my conditions to heal. But it does provide some vertical support, and regular use of it for 3 weeks enabled me to return to my usual low impact activities. While I’m wearing it I no longer have pain or instability.I’m 67 and don’t do high impact activities anymore, so I don’t know whether it would enable me to do them.Sizing: Based on the size guide on Amazon, I bought a Medium. On my bare leg it fits perfectly, and comfortably. But it’s too small to enable me to put it on over jeans or any but the thinnest pants. So you may want to order up a size.

It does provide good support and stays in place well with movement. I recommend ordering a size up. I took the measurements as instructed and it fits but it does not fit well, also the velcro pads are not the same shape which leaves an open patch of velcro to rub on the side of my knee. This issue may be remedied if I ordered the next size up and didn't have to stretch it so much for it to fit. The issue only occurs when I bend my knee 90 degrees. It'll due the intended job, I just need it for occassional support during recovery periods. Overpriced by a lot if you ask me.

Weight is good. It was too bulky for me so I easily returned & bought a different Don Joy brace that can get wet & super lightweight. If u hurt badly like bone on bone knee then it does work well for pain. Chose Don Joy for performance & high quality product. Recommended by ortho. Professional sports teams like football use brace. I ended up choosing the one that Olympic skiers used.

I had a very similar prescription brace many years ago after a surgery that performed perfectly and lasted several years. This one lasted one day of dog agility runs ,which totals about 6 minutes of actually running. According to the measurements I purchased the correct size & should have had some room to spare, and yet it took all my might to very barely get it to wrap around and close. Also there is a very thin piece of ribbon that is a guide for the strap to go through. One of them was loose upon arrival and after a couple of runs it totally fell off. After that the Velcro strap at the top would move around. I cinched it tourniquet tight for my final two runs and after 30 seconds it ended up falling down around my ankle! I think that was the result of the upper strap being unable to stay put. More sturdy material really well sewn would make a huge difference, in addition to changing the size chart. Obviously I am returning it and am very disappointed.

These braces are adjustable and fit very well, especially with the different sizes available. I have had total knee replacements of both knees and the Donjoy Bionic Knee allows me to comfortably stay active with high impact training, jogging/walking four miles a day and yes, snow skiing 20 days per year. They are washable and durable. I have 8 of them in my rotation.