Hinged Knee Brace Perfect for daily activities, exercise and athletics, the Vive hinged knee brace effectively supports the knee joint and surrounding tendons, ligaments and muscles with moderate compression and removable medial and lateral hinges. The open patella knee brace is designed to reduce strain on the kneecap while relieving pain, swelling and inflammation due to sprains, strains, arthritis and injury. Constructed with a breathable neoprene blend, the lightweight, low-profile brace is reversible for use on the left or right knee and easily adjusts with four fastener straps to comfortably fit most adults. Improved Knee Stability and Support: The Vive hinged knee brace provides comfortable support while recovering from injuries or surgeries, and additional stability for weak or arthritic knees. The reversible, nonslip knee brace also provides soothing compression and retains therapeutic heat to reduce swelling and inflammation, relieve knee pain and promote healing on the left or right knee as needed. Adjustable Open Patella Design: Secured with four strong fastener straps, the Vive hinged knee brace easily adjusts to fit most adults. The open patella design relieves pressure on the knee cap while providing stabilizing support for ACL and MCL injuries, for helping relieve strains, sprains, and for patellar tracking. Removable Support Hinges: Improving medial and lateral stability, the hinged knee brace includes two removable hinges to support the knee ligaments, tendons and joints. Made with tempered aluminum, the hinges are easily removed from the integrated sleeves when less support is needed.