Aspen OA Knee+ Osteoarthritis Unloader Knee Brace

The Aspen OA Knee+ is an osteoarthritis unloader knee brace designed for people with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis. It helps unload the affected knee compartment while providing support for walking, activity and daily use.

The Aspen OA Knee+ can be used for either medial or lateral compartment osteoarthritis, but the correct model must be selected. The Left Medial / Right Lateral model is used for left medial OA or right lateral OA. The Right Medial / Left Lateral model is used for right medial OA or left lateral OA.

OA unloader braces are selected based on both the knee being treated and the compartment being unloaded. Medial compartment arthritis and lateral compartment arthritis require opposite unloading directions, so a simple left/right selection can be confusing.

Medial compartment knee osteoarthritis means the arthritis is mainly on the inside part of the knee. If your pain is mostly on the inside of the knee or your imaging report says medial compartment OA, you likely need a medial unloading brace option.

Lateral compartment knee osteoarthritis means the arthritis is mainly on the outside part of the knee. Lateral OA is less common than medial OA, but it requires the opposite unloading direction when choosing an OA knee brace.

Choose the Left Medial / Right Lateral option if you have left knee medial compartment osteoarthritis.

Choose the Right Medial / Left Lateral option if you have right knee medial compartment osteoarthritis.

Choose the Right Medial / Left Lateral option if you have left knee lateral compartment osteoarthritis.

Choose the Left Medial / Right Lateral option if you have right knee lateral compartment osteoarthritis.

Your physician, physiotherapist, bracing specialist or imaging report may identify whether your arthritis is medial or lateral. Medial usually means inside of the knee, while lateral means outside of the knee. If you are unsure, contact The Physio Store bracing expert team before ordering.

Yes. If you are unsure which option to choose, contact our bracing expert team before ordering. A prescription, imaging report, clinic note or recommendation from your healthcare provider can help confirm the correct brace option.

Yes. The Aspen OA Knee+ uses a universal size design and fits up to a 30" thigh. The main selection is not size, but whether you need the Left Medial / Right Lateral or Right Medial / Left Lateral option.

The Aspen OA Knee+ fits up to a 30" thigh. If you are close to the upper limit or unsure about fit, contact The Physio Store before ordering.

No. The Aspen OA Knee+ is not a custom-made knee brace. It is a universal-size osteoarthritis knee brace with left/right medial-lateral model selection.

Yes. Aspen describes the OA Knee+ as a low-profile brace. It is designed to provide osteoarthritis unloading support without the bulk of some larger brace systems.

A knee sleeve mainly provides compression and light support. The Aspen OA Knee+ is an osteoarthritis unloader brace designed to help reduce load through the affected knee compartment while also providing hinge support and adjustability.

Yes. The Aspen OA Knee+ includes a two-point hinge adjustment system designed to help distribute pressure and improve comfort while unloading the affected compartment.

Yes. The Aspen OA Knee+ has adjustable range-of-motion stops, which may be useful when a healthcare provider wants to guide or limit knee motion.

Many patients use OA knee braces during walking, work, activity or daily routines. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for wear time, skin checks and activity use.

Orthopaedic braces may be GST/HST zero-rated in Canada when supplied with a valid written order or prescription for the named customer. Provide your prescription before purchase if you would like tax-free processing when eligible.

The prescription or written order should identify the customer and the need for an orthopaedic knee brace or OA knee brace. If you are unsure whether your document qualifies, contact The Physio Store before ordering.

Yes, you may be able to purchase the brace without a prescription, but GST/HST may apply if a valid prescription or written order is not provided.

Some extended health plans may cover osteoarthritis knee braces with a prescription or healthcare provider recommendation. Coverage varies by plan, so check with your insurer before ordering.

Aspen Medical Products provides a limited one-year manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser. Normal wear and tear, misuse, improper fitting or accidental damage are not covered.