Knee Orthosis – Berke – Prosthetics & Orthotics

What is an Unloader Brace?

Unloader Knee Braces: Unloader Knee Orthoses are similar to functional knee braces except they utilize multiple force systems to reduce pressures on the medial (inside) or lateral (outside) compartment of the osteoarthritic knee. They often have a dial to fine-tune the amount of offloading applied. They are beneficial for reducing bone on bone rubbing and help provide support for daily activity. The orthosis facilitates increased patient activity and replaces or delays surgery. We have multiple options available in order to find the right orthosis design for you or your patient.

Description of Device

This device reduces pressure on the medial or lateral compartment of the osteoarthriitic knee to provide symptomatic pain relief and reduce inflammation. The orthosis facilitates increased patient activity and replaces or delays surgery

Wear and Care Instructions

Transition to Hanger

RE: Transition to Hanger Clinic

After 37 years in my beloved profession, it is time to close my clinical practice. This decision has been excruciating and I have held on for as long as I have because of you. I am honored that you have placed your trust in me for your care. I am inspired by your motivation and persistence, and I am honored to have been a part of your life. I could not have asked for a more fulfilling and rewarding career.

However, things change. The business climate has made it impossible for me as an owner of a small practice, to continue to provide the level of care that I pride myself on, and to provide you the care that you deserve.

Regardless, I am not retiring but moving on to broader horizons. In addition to consulting with Hanger Clinic, I will be working on new prosthetic materials and sensors to improve the comfort and fit of prosthetic devices. While I understand this work does not help you yet, I can only hope that by working at this level I will make your lives even easier and better in the future.

Marie, Brenda and I will be available at the same number (650) 570-5861 to help guide you, and to help you through these changes. My email is gary@berkeprosthetics.com.

The above information is applicable for all queries to Berke Prosthetic Consulting and Research LLC.

Please keep me up to date on your progress going forward… I would love to hear from you!

I am recommending that you transition your care to Hanger Clinic.

As a consultant to Hanger Clinic (HangerClinic.com), I can help to ensure the continuity of your care. I want to be a part of connecting you with the right clinician for your care moving forward.

Thank you for the opportunity to have served you. I hope you will join me in this transition, and I look forward to continuing your care as part of the Hanger Clinic family.

For assistance establishing care, please contact Hanger’s intake coordinator at: 877-496-7739.

Sincerely,