The Mueller Hg80 Hinged Knee Brace offers excellent protection for athletes participating in contact sports or for preventing ligament sprain injuries. It features breathable Hydracinn material that wicks perspiration away from your body, while providing an antimicrobial finish specifically designed to wipe out odor causing bacteria. The Mueller Hg80 Hinged Knee Brace is coated on the inside with silicone bead grip strips that provide a tacky quality to prevent brace slippage with everyday walking and athletic activity. Thigh and leg circumferential straps provide compression for an excellent fit. The brace features a patented triaxial hinge design to mimic your knee joint"s natural motion as closely as possible. The aluminum hinge bars are designed to provide maximum medial/lateral knee protection. The Mueller Hg80 Hinged Knee Brace has an hourglass design that conforms and molds to your thigh and lower leg shape better for a contoured fit. The product is well suited for treating ligament sprains, meniscus tears, osteoarthritis, and more.