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.
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.
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.
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!
Breg Fusion Women’s Knee Brace Features
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.
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
Pivot Point Strap tabs – pivoting strap tabs allow straps to contour to the leg for superior fit, comfort and suspension
Lightweight and comfortable for sports and daily activities.
Shorter medial thigh cuff than the traditional Fusion for a better fit; 12 1/2 inches on the medial (inner) side on all sizes.
Contoured frame padding resists pinching and skin irritation while enabling a precise fit.
Easily adjustable/removable straps ensure a proper fit.
Pivot point strap tabs allow the straps to pivot with leg movement for enhanced comfort during motion.
Seven sizes - please see our sizing chart tab above for important sizing guidelines
Why is it important to have a gender specific brace?
Studies have shown that females are at a higher risk for certain knee ligament injuries compared to males.*
One of the most common knee ligament injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Research has found that females are 2-4x more likely to experience an ACL injury compared to males. This is believed to be due to a combination of anatomical, hormonal, and neuromuscular factors.
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.
A higher Q angle can place more stress on the knee joint and increase the risk of ACL injury. Additionally, hormonal factors, such as the menstrual cycle, may affect ligament laxity and increase the risk of injury during certain times of the month.
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.
What is a "knee ligament" brace?
A knee ligament brace is a type of knee brace designed to provide support and protection to the ligaments of the knee.
The knee joint
is stabilized by four ligaments: the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and lateral collateral ligament (LCL).
Knee ligament braces are recommended for people who have suffered an injury to one or more of these ligaments or have a history of ligament injuries. They can also
be used to prevent further injury to the knee joint during physical activity.
The design of a knee ligament brace varies depending on the type of injury
being treated and the level of support needed.
For example, braces for ACL injuries may have a rigid frame to prevent excessive movement of the knee, while braces for MCL injuries may
be designed to provide compression and support to the knee joint.
How do you Size the Breg Fusion Women's Knee Brace?
Breg Women's Fusion Knee Brace Size Chart
**We recommend being fitted by your PT or physician to ensure proper fit and function. **
How do you put on the Breg Fusion Women's Knee Brace?
Frequently Asked Questions
Breg Women's Fusion Knee Warranty
1 year warranty on the frame and hinges.
6 month warranty on all softgoods.
Billing information and insurance coverage
HCPCS: L1852OTS or L1845CF
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.
Is this brace covered by insurance?
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.
How tight should your brace be?
Snug but night overly tight. You do not want to cut off circulation. Additionally, the brace should not slide down your leg.
What size is right for me?
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.
How long should I wear my brace and should I wear it while sleeping? Is it okay to wear all day?
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.
Does wearing the brace help with arthritis?
Generally, no. It is not an "OA" brace. It is designed to provide stability for ligamentous injuries.
Study Reference:
*Hewett, T. E., Myer, G. D., & 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
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.
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Returns
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Individual results will vary when using Cold Therapy. It is strongly suggested that you work with your healthcare provider before making any purchases of medical equipment or supplies. OrthoBracing.com does not provide a warranty or guarantee that a cold therapy product will treat your condition or relieve your symptoms. All cold therapy products have a minimum 30-day warranty.
WARRANTY
Almost all products sold on OrthoBracing.com are available for warranty replacement, if defective. If you have a question about the return eligibility of a particular product please submit a warranty claim form.
We reserve the right to limit multiple requests for warranty replacement on products that are deemed damaged by customer misuse, abuse, or failure to properly maintain the equipment to manufacturers' specifications.
RETURNS AND EXCHANGES
Please email
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LOST PACKAGE POLICY
Packages that show delivered via tracking number arenot eligible for refunds. We ask that you please check with your neighbors and other occupants before submitting a claim. Packages can often be recovered or located by the carrier via a claim. Please contact the appropriate carrier to start a claim. FedEx- 1-800-463-3339; USPS- Local post office phone number; UPS 1-800-742-5877. If the carrier determines that the package is lost, please contact us with your case number so that we can investigate further and assist you.
EXCHANGES
Orders made by mistake (i.e. a left instead of a right, medium instead of a large, Breg Polar Care Cube pad vs. Breg Kodiak Pad, etc.) are eligible for an exchange if the incorrect size or item was ordered.
All items must be in
NEW condition to be exchanged (they cannot be used; plastic bag must be sealed for all cold therapy pads).There is no restocking fee but a return shipping fee will apply if OrthoBracing.com is asked to send a return label. Before shipping any product back, you must first obtain an authorization number (RA#) via email at the following address:
CS@OrthoBracing.com.
If you have additional questions please contact customer support by phone (704)312-2575 or email
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RETURNS
To qualify for a return/refund, product(s) must be in the original, UNOPENED, manufacturer's packaging. We cannot accept opened packages, with no exceptions. In the case that a product is sent back to us opened, the possibility of a refund will be void. Orthobracing.com places a label on certain items that are not in sealed packages by the manufacturer for the safety of our customers. Returned items with this label must be intact (not cut) to receive a refund. If this label has been removed or tampered with, the possibility of a refund will be void.
Returns are accepted if returned within 14-days of delivery, are in NEW / UNUSED condition, are in their original packaging with documentation and the blue security tape is still 100% intact. If all conditions are met, a 25% restocking fee will apply.
A restocking fee will apply on all returns, with no exceptions.
Because cold therapy products come in contact with incisions after orthopedic surgery and use municipal water, we have to make the assumption that once they leave our facility they have been used. We cannot, in good faith, ship this type of merchandise to another patient and have them bear the increased risk of getting an infection. For you as a customer, we want you to know that all cold therapy products coming from our warehouse have not been used by another customer in any manner.
All sales final on cold therapy products. Cold therapy machines and pads are not returnable, if there is an issue with performance of your products, you are eligible for a warranty replacement.
Before shipping any product back, you must first obtain an authorization number (RA#) via email at the following address:
returns@OrthoBracing.com. The RA# must be written on the packing slip inside the box. Do not write RA# on product boxes and do not put return label on manufacturer’s packaging. Please ship returns in a study box.
OrthoBracing.com will not be responsible for lost return packages.Please provide tracking numbers via email if the sender is shipping back. Otherwise, OrthoBracing will send you a return shipping label and the cost of that shipping will be deducted from the refund.
Do not refuse the delivery of your order. Refunds will not be issued for refused shipments.
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The below items are NOT ELIGIBLE for return or exchange:
Cold Therapy Units
Cold Therapy Pads/Wraps
Used Braces
Sterile dressings and pads
Products without original packaging
Cervical Traction Devices
TENS units
Cold therapy machines and pads are not returnable, if there is an issue with performance of your products, you are eligible for a warranty replacement.
**If you have any questions regarding the refund policies, please contact
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We offer free shipping on all orders over $188.00 and on select items, within the continental USA (48 states), and offer a standard flat rate of $9.99 for orders less than $188.00
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"Overnight", "Next Day Air", and "2nd Day Air" refer to BUSINESS DAYS only (Monday - Friday). Therefore, a Next-Day Air order placed on Thursday can be received on Friday. Likewise, a Next-Day Air order placed on Friday can be received on Monday. A 2nd Day Air orders placed on Thursday would arrive on Monday, whereas a 3-Day Select order would arrive on Tuesday if ordered on Thursday. If a holiday occurs during the shipping period, then the shipment will be delayed by one business day. UPS and FedEx do not move packages on holidays.
"Next Day Air Saturday Delivery": We do not quote the cost for this service because it's not available in all areas of the country. There is a large increase in the cost to send packages for Saturday delivery. If it's Friday and you are in need of a Saturday delivery, please e-mail us at
CS@orthobracing.com so that we may confirm if Saturday delivery is possible in your area. We can also inform you of the cost of this service.
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Estimated Shipping Time
Cost
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Free
Standard Shipping
4-5 Business Days**
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Calculated at Checkout
Overnight
1 Business Day
Calculated at Checkout
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Orders placed by 12 noon EST will generally ship the same day or next-day depending on the product and warehouse location, pending credit approval and inventory status. Customers needing delivery to arrive by a certain date should choose an expedited shipping method.
Orders are processed and shipped with priority given to overnight, 2nd-day air and 3-day select orders. Ground orders are shipped as soon as possible but may be delayed due to inventory status.
Eastern Standard Time is used when placing and shipping orders.
The customer is responsible for all return shipping charges when returning an item for an exchange or for a return. See Return Policy for determining if a product is eligible for exchange or return.
SHIPMENT DAMAGE:
If a package is damaged, the customer is asked to notify OrthoBracing.com in order to file a damage claim with the carrier. We will then send out a replacement item for the original. Notification of shipment damage cannot be used to cancel an order altogether.
If you have any questions regarding these policies, please contact us (704) 312-2575
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I have been using this brace for two weeks when my arthritic knee starts feeling sore or pops. This brace has been so helpful in causing relief of the pain. I wear it under dresses and wide pant legs. Recommend this brace.
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Works great!
I ordered this device right before I had rotator cuff surgery. I didn't know what I needed so I waited to the last minute. To my surprise it came in the day before my surgery and has worked perfectly! Thank you so much for the fast, friendly service!
This has been a God-send in relieving the pain after knee replacement surgery. I don’t like strong pain meds so acetaminophen and cold therapy manages perfectly.
GREAT customer service from Stacey when I inquired about purchasing a system for upcoming hip replacement surgery. Stacey was SUPER helpful in explaining plus made sure I received everything I needed prior to surgery. I HIGHLY recommend this product. I purchased the Kodiak, Intelli-flo hip pad as well as the Intelli-flo knee pad. I'm likely needing knee replacement soon, so am prepared now. It worked beautifully in recovering from hip surgery.
Amazing post-surgery treatment for full knee replacement therapy!
Due to being a kidney transplant patient, I have more difficulty with distal swelling in both legs, so post full knee replacement found me a bit behind the power curve, as they say, with a smaller ice machine (also purchased from Ortho Bracing and we still use it as a back-up, a great value on the DonJoy machine!). I noticed that the ice packs provided by the hospital were Breg, so came back to Ortho Bracing and found this dynamic Breg unit that combined a much larger leg pad with adjustable cooling and compression, a true "win-win" for me! The medical-grade machine at PT was quite painful, but therapists insisted that I needed this type of treatment, and the Breg unit allows me to do home treatment with wonderful results - dramatically reduced bruising, pain, and swelling. Thanks for the extremely fast shipping and fantastic customer service, and for a cooling therapy machine that got me through my 1st post-op consultation with flying colors. My orthopedic surgeon was very pleased to see that we'd gotten the Breg, and my PT wanted full contact information for Ortho Bracing after seeing how well the system was working for my home use! And, the ice bags work beautifully with absolutely no leakage, even though I carry them back and forth from the kitchen to the bedroom or living room for application.
This is the second one I have had. Works great. Have used for myself after many surgeries and shared with family for several more. Suggest running a mild bleach solution thru lines/cooling pads before you put them away if you do not have chlorinated city water to prevent mold/mildew in the lines that can clog it up. I think that’s what happened to my first one. Great device and was the best deal from Orthobracing.com.
I have been suffering from neck pain for a while. But before visiting a doctor I decided to give this a try. And it worked. This traction device, used carefully, was able to relieve a good deal of pain and restore mobility. I will still see a doctor but with a much more relaxed state of mind.
Ice bags are working great, as advertised…..So much easier than having to continually buy bags of ice.
I had an issue with my first order and customer service was fantastic!!! They immediately sent replacements, which I received in 2 days. Will definitely order from them again, if the need ever arises!!
My husband had a total shoulder revision. He is not a fan of ice packs that he has used in the past. His Dr recommended an iceman machine which we never heard of so thought we would purchase one. It has been a blessing. My husband actually wants it on his shoulder. The coldness takes away a lot of the burning he has. We are only on day 2 1/2 of using it. We have heard nothing but good things on the iceman machine. We would highly recommend it to any one getting surgery. Thank you so much
Easy to set up and use, and my husband loves the pain control pre-surgery! We use small water bottles that we freeze and then use instead of ice, the system retains the cold water for hours, making repeated cold therapy simple and effective!
Ortho Bracing Bregg Polar Care Wave works very well! (Postoperatively or just muscle strain).
Outstanding customer service! The cool compression machine works very well. My surgeon explained that icing with compression heals you much faster than just ice alone. I even purchased a pad for my back; haven't used it yet. Only problem is the difficulty putting on the shoulder pad if you are not large (or mansize). Poor directions from manufacturer on how to apply. Orthobracing had to email me a "Youtube" video because the directions are only printed with pictures on the pad itself. The manufacturer should definitely make a smaller sized women's shoulder pad, or send more velcro straps to help adjust shoulder pad so it doesn't slip off. The ice bags it comes with leak easily; I purchased the large cubes as insurance from another less expensive site.
Easiest way is with the bags though, so when I called them to tell them some were leaking, they shipped me another set of bags immediately.
Really impressed with the customer service! They couldn't be nicer or more helpful.
They realize that we're buying the unit because we're in a lot of pain and need quick relief. I realized that when using the machine I'm in less pain, therefore requiring Less Painkillers! Great machine for at home use without having to pay almost the same price just to rent a more expensive machine. So; differences are; you may pay more to buy this, but you OWN it and the clock isn't ticking. If your surgery was more involved causing a longer recovery time (like mine). Other difference is that you do have to change the ice bags/cubes every six hours, rental has freon so no changing ice bags. Not too messy. I have a metal mixing bowl next to it to put the top in while changing cubes/bags.
I highly recommend the product, and especially this company to purchase it from. Feel better everyone! :)
Had a TKR yesterday. Dr wants 72 hours continuous use of the ice machine. Tried using the frozen bottles for my cold sources but found out that the ice cube and water method was much effective, if a little less convenient
i purchased breg polar care wave& having it shipped overnight thru OrthoBracing? I paid to have it shipped overnight UPS? the unit arrived a day late because of UPS issues? not OrthoBracing Fault?
The unit arrived. day late , i tested it it worked great and then informed OrthBracing that we shoul get our shipping overnight costs back?
which was around 100 dollars. OrthoBracing within 24 hrs refunded me the money? I know it takes time too get your money or a credit back when dealing with UPS, since I ship UPS daily and had this issue come up before? sometime taking a week. OrthoBracing stepped up to the plate and made sure I was taking careof? In my experience that says a lot and would highly recommend OrthoBracing
Dan