Ideal for moderate to severe ligament tears and ruptures, patellar fractures, severe meniscus issues, MS and muscular control issues.Pain relief and swelling management in ligament injuries, meniscus damage and patella problems is taken care of with the SofTec Genu Knee Brace. Perfectly tailored to follow, support and stabilize your movements, no matter how active, it's ideal for sports, exercise and daily use. Combining the strong medical grade compression with an extensive gel support to alleviate pain and swelling, massage the muscles and promote healing, the SofTec Genu also features a dynamic hinge support on either side of the leg that shapes to your knee perfectly for unparalleled support. Key Features Technology Isolated rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament up to and including the "unhappy triad": Conservative treatment, Pre-operative and postoperative management, Long-term rehabilitation – sports therapy, Chronic insufficiency. Conservative functional treatment of collateral ligament injuries. Treatment of "unstable knee joint": Severe osteoarthritis of the knee, Rheumatoid arthritis – progressive rheumatoid arthritis, Endoprosthesis – secondary rehabilitation, Post-traumatic. Restricting the knee’s range of movement (e.g. after meniscal suturing or meniscal implantation). Ideal for Immediate care after ACL/PCL rupture. Conservative treatment - pre-operative and delayed post-operative management. Collateral ligament injury. Functional instability. Restricting range of movement after surgery. Severe osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. How To Achieve The Perfect Fit Step 1 Measure the circumference of your leg 17 cm above the centre of your knee with your knee bent at 30 degrees. Step 2 Measure the circumference of your leg 15 cm below the centre of your knee with your knee bent at 30 degrees. Step 3 Softec Genu should feel snug and firm but not constrictive. All Bauerfeind knee braces have a 1 year warranty and qualify for our 30 day size exchange policy.