<p><meta charset="UTF-8"><span>Fusion® Women’s provides patients with protection for the ACL, PCL and collateral ligaments. It’s ideal for normal daily activities and for athletes. This brace is not designed to address osteoarthritis (OA), this brace is designed to protect ligamentous injuries. Although the ligamentous and OA braces look similar, they are very different in how they work. </span></p> <p><span><meta charset="UTF-8">The Breg Women's Fusion Knee Brace is a specifically designed just for women. It is designed to protect a woman's knee and leg when doing normal activities or playing sports. The brace can help prevent injuries to the ACL, PCL, and other important parts of the knee. </span></p> <p><span>The brace is comfortable and flexible, so it can move with the leg while running or doing other activities. The brace has special padding to help air flow and keep the leg cool. </span></p> <p><span><em>If you have struggled to find a brace that does not slide down your leg, is comfortable, lightweight, and designed to fit a woman's body, you have found the right brace!</em></span></p> <h3 class="Polaris-Header-Title_2qj8j">Breg Fusion Women’s Knee Brace Features</h3> <p><span>This brace is designed using ProForm™ technology, which creates a comfortable, precise fit that won’t compromise mobility and helps to align and support the knee.</span></p> <ul> <li>AirTech™ Frame pads – innovative windows and channels in the pad permit cooling air flow while allowing moisture and heat to move away from the skin</li> <li>Pivot Point Strap tabs – pivoting strap tabs allow straps to contour to the leg for superior fit, comfort and suspension</li> <li>Lightweight and comfortable for sports and daily activities.</li> <li>Shorter medial thigh cuff than the traditional Fusion for a better fit; 12 1/2 inches on the medial (inner) side on all sizes.</li> <li>Contoured frame padding resists pinching and skin irritation while enabling a precise fit.</li> <li>Easily adjustable/removable straps ensure a proper fit.</li> <li>Pivot point strap tabs allow the straps to pivot with leg movement for enhanced comfort during motion.</li> <li>Seven sizes - please see our sizing chart tab above for important sizing guidelines</li> </ul> <h2>Why is it important to have a gender specific brace?</h2> <div data-offset-key="cfemq-0-0" data-editor="6kl2m" data-block="true" class=""> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="cfemq-0-0"> <span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="cfemq-1-0">Studies have shown that females are at a higher risk for certain knee ligament injuries compared to males</span></span><span data-offset-key="cfemq-2-0">.*</span> </div> </div> <div data-offset-key="1emth-0-0" data-editor="6kl2m" data-block="true" class=""> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="1emth-0-0"><span data-offset-key="1emth-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div> </div> <div data-offset-key="eosk8-0-0" data-editor="6kl2m" data-block="true" class=""> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="eosk8-0-0"> <span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="eosk8-0-0">One of the most common knee ligament injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury</span></span><span data-offset-key="eosk8-1-0">.  </span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="eosk8-2-0">Research has found that females are 2-4x more likely to experience an ACL injury compared to males</span></span><span data-offset-key="eosk8-3-0">.  </span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="eosk8-4-0">This </span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="eosk8-5-0">is believed</span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="eosk8-6-0"> to be due to a combination of anatomical, hormonal, and neuromuscular factors</span></span><span data-offset-key="eosk8-7-0">.</span> </div> </div> <div data-offset-key="cegbf-0-0" data-editor="6kl2m" data-block="true" class=""> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="cegbf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="cegbf-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div> </div> <div data-offset-key="bb9ki-0-0" data-editor="6kl2m" data-block="true" class=""> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="bb9ki-0-0"> <span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="bb9ki-0-0">For example, females tend to have a wider pelvis than males, which can result in a greater inward angle of the knee joint, known as the Q angle</span></span><span data-offset-key="bb9ki-1-0">. </span> </div> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="bb9ki-0-0"> <span data-offset-key="bb9ki-1-0"></span><br> </div> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="bb9ki-0-0"> <span data-offset-key="bb9ki-1-0">A higher Q angle can place more stress on the knee joint and increase the risk of ACL injury.  </span><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="bb9ki-2-0">Additionally, hormonal factors, such as the menstrual cycle, may affect ligament laxity and increase the risk of injury during certain times of the month</span></span><span data-offset-key="bb9ki-3-0">.</span> </div> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="bb9ki-0-0"> <span data-offset-key="bb9ki-3-0"></span><br> </div> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="bb9ki-0-0"><span data-offset-key="bb9ki-3-0">The Women's Fusion Knee Brace is designed to better fit the shape of a woman's leg, with a narrower fit at the knee and a wider fit at the thigh and accommodates the shorter femur length in women.</span></div> </div> <div data-offset-key="bl2on-0-0" data-editor="6kl2m" data-block="true" class=""> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="bl2on-0-0"> <span data-offset-key="bl2on-5-0"></span><br> </div> </div> <h2>What is a "knee ligament" brace?</h2> <div data-offset-key="dhvtd-0-0" data-editor="6kl2m" data-block="true" class=""> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dhvtd-0-0"> <span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="dhvtd-0-0">A knee ligament brace is a type of knee brace designed to provide support and protection to the ligaments of the knee</span></span><span data-offset-key="dhvtd-1-0">. </span><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="dhvtd-2-0">The knee joint </span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="dhvtd-3-0">is stabilized by</span></span><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="dhvtd-4-0"> four ligaments: the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and lateral collateral ligament (LCL)</span></span><span data-offset-key="dhvtd-5-0">.</span> </div> </div> <div data-offset-key="8nqfv-0-0" data-editor="6kl2m" data-block="true" class=""> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8nqfv-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8nqfv-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div> </div> <div data-offset-key="49l5c-0-0" data-editor="6kl2m" data-block="true" class=""> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="49l5c-0-0"> <span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="49l5c-0-0">Knee ligament braces  </span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="49l5c-1-0">are recommended</span></span><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="49l5c-2-0"> for people who have suffered an injury to one or more of these ligaments or have a history of ligament injuries</span></span><span data-offset-key="49l5c-3-0">. They can also </span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="49l5c-4-0">be used</span></span><span data-offset-key="49l5c-5-0"> to prevent further injury to the knee joint during physical activity.</span> </div> </div> <div data-offset-key="8pqnb-0-0" data-editor="6kl2m" data-block="true" class=""> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8pqnb-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8pqnb-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div> </div> <div data-offset-key="8qmnq-0-0" data-editor="6kl2m" data-block="true" class=""> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8qmnq-0-0"> <span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="8qmnq-0-0">The design of a knee ligament brace varies depending on the type of injury </span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="8qmnq-1-0">being treated</span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="8qmnq-2-0"> and the level of support needed</span></span><span data-offset-key="8qmnq-3-0">. </span><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="8qmnq-4-0">For example, braces for ACL injuries may have a rigid frame to prevent excessive movement of the knee, while braces for MCL injuries may </span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="8qmnq-5-0">be designed</span></span><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="8qmnq-6-0"> to provide compression and support to the knee joint</span></span><span data-offset-key="8qmnq-7-0">.</span> </div> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8qmnq-0-0"> <span data-offset-key="8qmnq-7-0"></span><br> </div> </div> <h2>How do you Size the Breg Fusion Women's Knee Brace?</h2> <div class="flex-1 overflow-hidden"> <div class="react-scroll-to-bottom--css-cgmul-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800"> <div class="react-scroll-to-bottom--css-cgmul-1n7m0yu"> <div class="flex flex-col items-center text-sm dark:bg-gray-800"> <div class="group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black/10 dark:border-gray-900/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]"> <div class="text-base gap-4 md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-xl xl:max-w-3xl p-4 md:py-6 flex lg:px-0 m-auto"> <div class="relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]"> <div class="flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3"> <div class="min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap"> <div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"><br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/i4FkQARCOrg" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <h2>Breg Women's Fusion Knee Brace Size Chart</h2> <p><img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0051/2645/5367/files/legs-both-measurements_480x480.webp?v=1682260020"></p> <h2><img alt="Breg Women's Fusion knee brace Size chart" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0051/2645/5367/files/fusion-fusion-womens-fusion-xt-fusion-oa-solus-sizing-chart_480x480.jpg?v=1682259564"></h2> <p>**We recommend being fitted by your PT or physician to ensure proper fit and function. **</p> <h2>How do you put on the Breg Fusion Women's Knee Brace?</h2> <p><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dUnE_R1o_Bs" height="315" width="560" allowfullscreen="" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <h3>Frequently Asked Questions</h3> <h3>Breg Women's Fusion Knee Warranty</h3> <ul> <li>1 year warranty on the frame and hinges.</li> <li>6 month warranty on all softgoods.</li> </ul> <h3>Billing information and insurance coverage</h3> <p>HCPCS: <span data-mce-fragment="1">L1852OTS or L1845CF</span></p> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1">OrthoBracing.com is NOT set up nationwide to bill your insurance company in your particular state. However, we can give you a detailed receipt which will aide in your ability to file the insurance claim with your insurance carrier. </span></p> <h3><span data-mce-fragment="1">Is this brace covered by insurance?</span></h3> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1">It is best to call your insurance carrier directly and ask. You can give them the HCPCS codes above which should help them narrow down the search and give you a faster answer. </span></p> <h4>How tight should your brace be?</h4> <p>Snug but night overly tight. You do not want to cut off circulation. Additionally, the brace should not slide down your leg. </p> <h4>What size is right for me?</h4> <p>Please see size chart and sizing video. If those two resources do not give you 100% confidence, have your orthopedic surgeon or physical therapist fit you for the perfect fit brace for you. </p> <h4>How long should I wear my brace and should I wear it while sleeping? Is it okay to wear all day?</h4> <p>Depends. Ask your physician about your protocol. Most physicians advocate for several hours on and some time off. If your injury is severe, your physician might want you in the brace for long stretches of time initially. While sleeping: Generally, physicians do not recommend wearing while in bed but your situation my be different. </p> <h4>Does wearing the brace help with arthritis?</h4> <p>Generally, no. It is not an "OA" brace. It is designed to provide stability for ligamentous injuries. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Study Reference: </p> <p>*Hewett, T. E., Myer, G. D., &amp; Ford, K. R. (2006). Gender differences in hip adduction motion and torque during a single-leg agility maneuver. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 24(3), 416-421. doi: 10.1002/jor.20062</p> <p><em>This study found that female athletes exhibited greater hip adduction motion and torque during a single-leg agility maneuver compared to male athletes, which may contribute to increased risk of ACL injury in females.</em></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #ffffff;"><em>1</em></span></p>