Spring Loaded Tri-Compartment Unloader Knee Brace Study

Patients in this study have been identified as good candidates by their physicians. As the study procedures closely follow the standard of care procedures in place, study participation presents little additional risk above and beyond the standard of care procedures. The study was designed to present the least risk possible consistent with sound research design. Participants in this study will undergo standard of care X-rays that will help in eligibility determination. Participants will be randomized to either group, and will have a 50% chance of receiving the brace. Outcomes will be measured at baseline (before any intervention), 6 weeks after commencing rehabilitation at Stanford, and 3 months after commencing rehabilitation at Stanford. These outcome measures are collected using PatientiQ which is is being used at the clinic as part of standard of care. Spring Loaded Tech is providing the TCU braces for the patients in this study at no cost.