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What is the evidence for valgus bracing effects in knee OA?

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Recommendations for the use of valgus bracing for knee osteoarthritis are inconsistent. Two new complementary systematic reviews and meta-analyses—concentrating on biomechanical factors and clinical effects, respectively—raise practical issues and suggest future research directions.

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  1. Department of Physiotherapy, Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Melbourne, 3010, Vic, Australia

    Kim L. Bennell & Rana S. Hinman

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Bennell, K., Hinman, R. What is the evidence for valgus bracing effects in knee OA?. Nat Rev Rheumatol 11, 132–134 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrrheum.2015.2

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