The DonJoy IROM knee brace is the standard in post-operative knee protection. With strong hinges on each side, it is specifically designed to protect the knee against forces (varus, valgus, anterior, posterior) that may damage it. The range-of-motion locks on the side allow your doctor or health care professional to set the range of motion allowable for your particular knee injury, then adjust them as needed.

This brace is commonly used for the following indications:

• After knee surgery, especially ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, tendon repair (e.g., patellar or quadriceps tendon repair), fracture open reduction & internal fixation (ORIF) (e.g., tibial plateau, patella).

• After a knee ligament injury, such as MCL, LCL or ACL tear, to allow the ligament to heal.

• Fractures of the knee, such as a tibial plateau fracture and/or patella fracture that did not need surgery.

Features of the DonJoy IROM knee brace include the following:

• 10 degree incremental settings

• Bars formable for varus/valgus positioning

• Hinge bar breakdown capability (the end of the knee brace can be shortened when it is determined that you no longer need the extra length for stability).

This knee brace uses universal sizing. One size fits all knees up to a thigh circumference of 26 inches. For information on how to measure thigh circumference, please see our knee brace measuring guide.

Frequently asked questions about the DonJoy IROM knee brace include

1. Will this knee brace limit my motion? Yes. That's the idea! Your health care professional will set the brace to provide as much, or as little motion as is needed to allow your knee to heal. For example, your doctor may set the brace to allow range of motion from 0 - 70 degrees; you will not be able to bend your knee past 70 degrees with the brace on, with those settings.
2. Are special instruments necessary to set the knee brace motion? No. The DonJoy IROM knee brace works with simple pegs that limit flexion and extension.
3. Does insurance cover the DonJoy IROM knee brace? You will have to check with your insurance company regarding your specific policy. Some companies cover these knee braces fully, others require a co-pay, and some do not cover them at all. A frequent problem we see in our own practices is that someone may get one of these knee braces and it will get dirty or damaged from long-term use. The insurance company typically will not pay for a replacement in this situation.
4. Is this a "post-op knee brace"? Yes. This type of knee brace goes by many names, including "post-op", "post-operative", "range of motion", and "ROM" knee brace.
5. What's special about the DonJoy IROM knee brace compared to other brands? The DonJoy IROM knee brace is the most commonly prescribed range of motion brace in the United States for a reason: quality. In our own practices, we have tried other knee braces, including less expensive ones, and have always returned to using this DonJoy knee brace. Other knee braces we have seen and used are often: less durable, less comfortable, less adjustable, and less easy to set motion locks.
6. Are there different sizes? No. The DonJoy IROM knee brace is univerally sized, and adjustable to fit the thigh and calf with velcro pads, and detachable hinges.