Knee Immobilizer

Home care

• The knee brace should be worn whenever you are out of bed, unless told otherwise. You may wear it in bed while asleep for the first few nights or until the pain starts to go away. Otherwise, you can remove the brace at night to prevent muscle stiffness from lack of joint movement.

• You can open the hook-and-loop brace to dress, bathe, and apply ice or heat packs as directed.

Call 911

Call 911 if you have:

• Shortness of breath.

• Chest pain.

When to get medical advice

Call your health care provider right away if you have:

• Knee pain that gets worse.

• Weakness, numbness, or tingling in the foot.

• Increased swelling, redness, or warmth of the knee joint.