Game Changer Unloader Knee Brace - Lightweight, Low Profile OA Knee Brace for Arthritis Pain and Support - Premium Knee Support for Medial and Lateral Knee Pain (Left)

The product worked well initially, but after just few days of minimal use, the adjustment nut came loose and detached entirely. This suggests a possible design or manufacturing issue. Unfortunately, this experience has affected my confidence on Ovation medical products, as I expected better durability for normal use.

Exceptional quality, and a huge improvement to personal quality of life and mobility as well. I have atrophied muscle around my knee due to spinal cord injury, resulting in an unstable joint. This brace does an amazing job of stabilizing the join and allowing me to be functional without pain. Do be sure to read the manual and make proper adjustments (including the provided range-of-motion inserts as required). I am a Big Guy, and the straps have more than enough adjustability for a safe and comfortable fit.

Update After MRI: well, I was wrong. my meniscus is torn (a lot) and recommend surgery. It's torn enough where they don't think its repairable vs removing the torn part. As most of you may know, surgery can be a discretion thing (based on lifestyle, level of activity, pain management) so I am currently weighing my options.. This brace makes it to where I can do more but it will NOT change the pain/irritation related to deep bending. the doctor saw my brace and acted like he liked it and said "the right brace can make a big difference". I usually wait longer to write reviews but was happy with the difference this has made so will write one now and update later. Background: I am under 40 and fairly fit. I have had a knee issue since February 2025. not sure what caused it exactly, but it started modest. Deep bends and strenuous activity would aggravate the inside right of my left knee. it would get very painful, tender to the touch. Caused occasional sleepless nights and limited my activity. I babied it all summer and wore a brace most of the summer, avoided a lot of activities with my kids, but did continue to do some things like mow, weed eat, walk around. (no exercise, no sports, not much physical activity). In July, I even passed all the basic knee tests (Macmurry, etc,) and an Xray - which I had this appointment because the pain did not go away all the way. Then, in late July, I had to begin some work on a house that involved quite a bit of bending, and carrying heavy items out of basement. Weeks of doing this on and off finally led to a weekend of me not being able to walk. the pain was so intense I could not get in and out of my vehicle (couldn't bend the leg without severe pain) and lost several nights of sleep. I iced 20 times over the course of 2-3 days, and rested for 2-3 days. I then ordered this brace, but in parallel I did also push for an MRI (which is scheduled). I ordered this brace because I knew that regardless of what I found out, I needed some relief, this was on on-going issue, and it takes time to get MRI and surgery if I need it. I got the brace on TUESDAY and immediately started wearing it. (this was after the weekend I was on crutches and in bad pain). I wore the brace all day each day. IMPORTANT my favorite part of this brace is that it has NO METAL on the side where the MCL attaches (inner knee) - if you remember, that is where my knee was sensitive to the touch. whereas every single other brace I had put pressure on the inside of knee and made it hurt worse. Thursday - not even a full week after I couldn't walk - I decide to risk bowling league - since I had the MRI scheduled anyhow and the knee was doing better (with the brace), I wanted to see what would happen. Zero sharp pains for 3 games. The day after, I mowed and weed-eated... Do I think this brace made me magically better? Not all by itself. I did take it easy and iced for several days. But do I think this brace absolutely allows functions and will help recovery, regardless of what the MRI finds? YES. Game Changer? I believe so. As I write this I do have some tenderness in the knee, but no sharp pains. I can walk... I will have my MRI and results within a few weeks, at the point I can update this review to share what my actual issue was, as I think perhaps it can help someone with the same journey. Note: my legs are pretty small so I did have to trim 2 of the straps. I didn't realize that was part of the fitting so pay attention if you get the brace and don't think it fits - you can trim all of the straps. i don't know if my type of injury benefits from the "unloader" feature, but you will need to play with that for comfort.

Pros: This brace actually does work and provides some relief. I found the instructions for fitting it easy to follow and after a few minor adjustments it worked well. However, it needs additional silicone on the back of the other straps (it currently only has a silicone strip on the one strap just below the knee) to keep it in place. The top straps on the thigh especially do not stay in place well - one work-around is the cross the top straps and put the #3 strap into the #4 clasp and #4 strap into the #3 clasp. I've purchased some additional silicone that I'm going to add to those top two straps to see if that helps as well.

I have knees which have undergone a lot of abuse over the years because I broke horses for a living. A horse landed on my left knee years ago and is the worst, finally getting to the point this year, I had to find a solution. I'm now 74,and its extremely important to stay independent. My knee went out so bad,it was impossible to stand on it. Two friends of mine who are massage therapists worked 2 hours getting it back in place, but I couldn't walk without using canes for 3 days. Painful as hell.When I got the brace, it had a code you can watch how to use it,and a key that pushes the hinge at the knee in or out,so so you have to find your comfort level. It reduced the wobble factor for me,and seems to give me the support l need to walk normally. I love it,and although it was expensive, to me,on a very limited income, it was worth it. Its well made.

I bought these for my Husband, these are his words. Left came used and opened. Pads on straps different from Right one I ordered, which came in a sealed bag. Adjusting is a chore, but once all setup the snaps make it easy on/off. I advise small adjustments when first wearing on knees to the Ratchet adjustment, I got mine too tight starting and after 10 minutes backed them off a little. I wore them on both knees while edging my yard, I have corner lot so you with that type understand. Afterwards my knees really felt ok, I was impressed. So the 3 Star is the way it was sent to me. I can also advise you to take time setting them up right. It may get frustrating but you will be glad you did later.