what is the difference b/t closed and open patella? I want to get it for my son.
1339500
If you google "livestrong open patella" the first link will give you an short article showing pros and cons. Long story short, open ones are typically more comfy for long term use.
1339501
I think there is no difference. It depends on the price. You will be able to choose better one for you. Good luck.
1339502
The open patella style knee brace seems to lock it in place on the knee for me. Others that I tried without the open patella would ride up or down depending on what I was doing and bunch up under the knee which was very uncomfortable. By the way I LOVE my pair of open patella braces. Great support for my Arthritic knees.
1339503
The brace has an opening for the kneecap , some braces do not have this but it seems to give more flexibility. Hope this helps.
1780617
I believe they mean the same thing. When you make one or two turns to loosen the vise, it disengages the screw and you can easily slide the jaw open or closed to quickly adjust the opening. The screw then immediately engages to tighten the jaws again. I have found this to be a very nice feature.
1281994
They give you a choice between two thicknesses. I got the thickest one because we have tile floors as well. It is very nice. My daughter loves it and I also have bad knees and it is quite comfortable to me.
919598
I find it easy to open. To close, the locking lever is easy to raise but collapsing the legs can be a little tricky. I do it with my leg or by pressure with the palm of my hand. I can close it with a broken thumb, so arthritic fingers probably wouldn't be a problem.
2243287
Not to seem sarcastic, but the open screw ones are open and the closed are closed?The open ones have a hole in the side and you can see the screws. The closed ones are totally closed. I am not a huge audiophile, so I can't say why you would want the open ones. I think the for majority of people, the closed ones are the way to go. Also, the "hardest" thing to using these is to make sure you don't put a lot of wire over the end, it makes it hard to screw the thing closed. Good luck!
448262
It is suppose to be the same. I think it has more visible dust in the bottom of the bag and that would be bad if you are getting this for a post surgical reason as it could cause a infection. If you do not have a concern of open wound healing then it's similar to yesterdays news.You can still find yesterdays news at pets mart on line if your local stores don't carry and they can send it to you. Hope that helps.......
1749881
I believe its both - the straps adjust above and below the patella. (I'm a physical therapist and HIGHLY recommend this knee splint) One pulls it on, aligns the center hole to encircle the patella and then tightens to comfort the Velcro straps above and below the knee joint. I needed it for medial and lateral meniscus tears and a medial quadriceps tear - it was great and my knee felt secure while weight bearing and walking. Hope this helps!
1303451
The circular one will allow you the ability to "roll" as it is, on the floor. The semi one is basically the circular cut in half, its going to sit as is, and basically not move when your doing PT on it. Let me know if that helped you out.
231244
When "big john" seat was purchased, I don't recall having a choice of open or closed seat. The front opening seat is probably easier to keep clean. We bought the full seat for better hip support for a handicapped child. It's great for all of us, tho'; and you notice the difference between big john and seats in public restrooms or other homes. I would say that a full seat gives better support and is more "home-like" while an open seat may be easier to clean.
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My son's knee measurement (over center of kneecap) was exactly the border between the large and X-large sizes. Since he has significant muscle, I went with the X-large. That worked well.Since everyone's legs are different, I imagine many will need to exchange in order to get a snug, but not restrictive fit.
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We have both the Frontier & the Nautilus. Without going into specific inches, i can tell you that the crotch strap slots are closer to the front of the seat (i.e., less "shallow") than on the Nautilus and it is also slightly longer and the button is easier to press to release (its still childproof, but i feel like I am not going to break my thumb in the process). The way the lap hooks are positioned also allow for more room so they're not clamping down on my sons inner thighs. Hands down the configuration is much better than the Nautilus. The price does reflect that, but trust me, it's worth it to be frustration-free! We have both the Frontier & the Nautilus. Without going into specific inches, i can tell you that the crotch strap slots are closer to the front of the seat (i.e., less "shallow") than on the Nautilus and it is also slightly longer and the button is easier to press to release (its still childproof, but i feel like I am not going to break my thumb in the process). The way the lap hooks are positioned also allow for more room so they're not clamping down on my sons inner thighs. Hands down the configuration is much better than the Nautilus. The price does reflect that, but trust me,... » Read More We have both the Frontier & the Nautilus. Without going into specific inches, i can tell you that the crotch strap slots are closer to the front of the seat (i.e., less "shallow") than on the Nautilus and it is also slightly longer and the button is easier to press to release (its still childproof, but i feel like I am not going to break my thumb in the process). The way the lap hooks are positioned also allow for more room so they're not clamping down on my sons inner thighs. Hands down the configuration is much better than the Nautilus. The price does reflect that, but trust me, it's worth it to be frustration-free! « Show Less
2013510
The closed done lets you get more hearing than the open domes. The open domes are more confortable to me, but with loss of so much hearing, need the closed to get every sound I can get picked up. It does not take long to get used to the closed dome, a copy of days and you are good to go.
712894
There are finger loops on each side of the top of the brace to help you pull it on. It fits snugly, so it requires a little bit of strength to pull it up and over your knee, but nothing much. After that, there are two velcro straps. Use of the side hinges is optional. I found that one worked better for me than two, and sometimes I don't use one at all and the brace still provides good support.
1509883
I don't know the difference, but I did send it back because I found it unstable. I chose the Knee Bug instead, more stable, better turning capacity, and it has a front basket for carrying things.
1653772
My dog had knee surgery too, this collar appeared to work great until the third night when she figured out how to get around it and there was no opening. Cost me another $300! But I have heard some people used big tube socks to cover the opening. Good luck!
459216
It consists of two pieces. They are joined with a seam down the back of the ankle and along the sole. So it opens nearly flat, closes around your foot and wrapped as needed. No need to slip in and the open design with the long strap gives you some freedom to move it around and target areas as needed.
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We've used it for BJJ. I'm not sure what the difference is between the two. It's not tight fitting.