Osteoarthritis is a chronic strain induced cartilage degeneration and bone plate injury in the knee joint, and is one of the most common musculoskeletal diseases in Chinese adults, seriously affecting their normal lower limb function. Conservative treatment is suitable for patients with mild clinical symptoms or unsuitable for surgery, which can delay the progression of the disease and has become one of the recommended treatment methods in various guidelines. Among them, orthopedic aids can adjust the lower limb mechanical characteristics of patients, reduce knee joint load, and have achieved good clinical efficacy in recent years. There are various types of orthopedic aids currently used for osteoarthritis of the knee. How to adapt orthopedic aids according to the characteristics of the patient's condition and improve the treatment effectiveness of orthopedic aids has become a research focus in recent years. This article reviews the hot topics mentioned above.
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