Defiance Pro
Defiance® Pro
The Undisputed Market Leader
DonJoy’s Defiance® has been the world’s leading custom knee brace for over 20 years. Over 2 million Defiance braces have been prescribed to elite professional athletes, middle-school soccer players, and athletes of all shapes, sizes, ages and genders.
Now, Defiance PRO pushes our dominance even farther, boasting the greatest strength-to-weight ratio of any knee brace on the market.
Professional athletes choose Defiance PRO for the ultimate confidence and freedom to move.
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DonJoy’s Defiance® has been the world’s leading custom knee brace for over 20 years.
Over 2 million Defiance braces have been prescribed to elite professional athletes, middle-school soccer players, and athletes of all shapes, sizes, ages and genders. Now, Defiance PRO pushes our dominance even farther, boasting the greatest strength-to-weight ratio of any knee brace on the market. Professional athletes choose Defiance PRO for the ultimate confidence and freedom to move.
1 — Less than 20oz
Custom carbon fiber frame is built tough
3 — Swiveling internally mounted straps
Intimate fit around the anatomy for a lighter, more comfortable feel & improved anti-migration.
5 — New silicone condyle pads
Comfortably helps keep the brace in place.
2 — New C-6 liner material
Soft to the touch, moisture wicking and anti-microbial
4 — New low-profile design
The trusted high-performance carbon fiber frame now lighter and 5mm lower profile than Defiance Classic
6 — New soft touch strap ends
Flexible and strong hold keeps straps secure
ACL Technology
We study body mechanics and listen to athletes. We consult physicians and push the envelope of technological innovation. Our braces combine the most advanced technology, strongest materials and highest craftsmanship. Of course, all of our knee ligament braces are constructed for excellent medial support to aid MCL and LCL indications.
Flexion Angle at Landing
The anterior shear force applied on the tibia was reduced by 9% for females and 13% for males6,9
The decrease in anterior shear force on the tibia should substantially reduce the load on the ACL6,8,9
Fource Point Hinge
FourcePoint hinge increases flexion angles, reducing anterior shear forces and strain on the ACL and thus significantly decreasing the chance of injury.6,7,8,9
- Helps keep both knees out of the at risk position6,8,9
- NO significant performance limitations6
- Improves joint mechanics of both knees post ACL surgery6,9
4-Points-of-Leverage
- Helps decrease ACL strain by at least 50%1,2,3
- Significantly reduces tibial rotation vs unbraced and sleeved groups
- Increases patient confidence after ACL reconstruction
1 — Anterior thigh anchor
3 — Anterior tibia strap
Applies an active constant load to prevent anterior tibial translation
2 — Posterior tibia anchor
4 — Anterior tibia strap
Applies an active constant load to prevent anterior tibial translation
OA Technology
3-Point Offloading
We mechanically shift weight away From the damaged part of the knee to help address four common relief Points for those suffering from OA*
Every DonJoy® OA knee brace can off-load either the medial or lateral compartment and incorporate load adjustment mechanisms that allow patients to fine tune their brace to meet their daily needs.
Pain
Pain caused from OA of the knee can create barriers to motion both psychological and physical. Addressing immediate pain issues is essential to getting active.
Alignment
If the body’s alignment is not correct, it can create wear on joints that can cause pain. Incorrect alignment can be natural, can come from an injury or can be the result of the body compensating for pain.
Strength
As knee pain increases, the body compensates to avoid the pain. Quadriceps stop firing and more pressure is put on joints exacerbating the situation. Maintaining strength in key muscle groups is critical to reversing the path of degeneration and getting back in motion.
Instability
Instability can be real, whether from injury or from OA, and it can also be perceived, as when sharp pain creates the impression of instability. Real or perceived, instability can be a barrier to motion.
Customize your Brace
Make it your own with custom hinge options, accessories & colors.
FourcePoint ACL
This patented hinge design helps protect the ACL by incorporating a dampening mechanism in the last 25° of extension to help keep the knee out of the at risk position and increase the posterior tibial load.
FourcePoint Plus
The Plus hinge provides ACL protection benefits of the FourcePoint hinge with a reinforced steel outer plate ideally suited for the rigors of high-impact or collision sports.
OA Adjustable Hinge
The custom OA frame offers 1 to 7 degrees of off-load. The telescoping hinge helps provide additional off-loading up to 3 degrees. The memory foam condyle pads are included for increased patient comfort and compliance.
Standard Low-Profile Hinge
The polycentric hinge stabilizes the knee while matching natural knee kinematics. Polycentric hinges also maximize the anterior/posterior and varus/valgus stabilizing forces of the brace. This can used for ACL, PCL, combined instability, MCL, or LCL indications.
Silicone Condyle Pad
Memory Foam
Condyle Pad
Air Condyle Pad
Compression Knit Undersleeve
Lycra® Undersleeve
Tru-pull Attachment
Calf Pinch Guard
Impact Guard
Sports Cover
Black Gloss
Black Matte
Metallic Black Gloss
Metallic Gunmetal Gloss
Metallic Silver Gloss
Smoke Matte
White Gloss
Metallic White Gloss
Bright Blue Gloss
Navy Gloss
Metallic Navy Gloss
Metallic Bright Blue Gloss
Powder Gloss
Seafoam Gloss
Emerald Gloss
Metallic Forest Gloss
Metallic Gold Gloss
Volt Gloss
Bumble Gloss
Safety Gloss
True Red Gloss
Metallic True Red Gloss
Fuscia Gloss
Cotton Candy Gloss
Crimson Gloss
Grape Gloss
Velvet Gloss
Olive Drab Green Matte
Desert Tan Matte
Flat Dark Earth Matte
Stars Stripes Gloss
- Beynnon BD, Pope MH, Wertheimer CM, Johnson RJ, Fleming BC, Nichols CE, Howe JG Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Am. 1992; 74:1298-1312.
- Beynnon BD, Johnson RJ, Fleming BC, Peura G, Renstrom PA, Nichols CE. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 1997; 25(3):353-360.
- Fleming BC, Renstrom PA, Beynnon BD, Engstrom B, Peura G. The Influence of Functional Knee Bracing on the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Strain Biomechanics in Weightbearing and Nonweightbearing Knees. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2000; 28 (6): 815-824.
- Giotis D et al. Knee braces can decrease tibial rotation during pivoting that occurs in high demanding activities. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2011 Aug;19(8): 1347-54
- Risberg MA, Beynnon BD, Peura GD, Uh BS. Proprioception after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with and without bracing. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 1999;7(5):303-9
- Lin CH, Liu H, Garrett WE, Yu B. Effects of Knee Extension Constraint Brace on Selected Lower Extremity Motion Patterns During a Stop-Jump Task. Journal of Applied Biomechanics.2008;4:158-165.
- Markolf KL, Gorek JF, Kabo JM, et al. Direct measurement of resultant forces in the anterior cruciate ligament. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Am. 1990; 72:557-567.
- Stanley C, Creighton R, Gross M, Garrett W, Yu B. Effects of a Knee Extension Constraint Brace on Lower Extremity Movements after ACL Reconstruction. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2011; 469(6):1774-1780.
- Yu B, Herman D, Preston J, Lu W, Kirkendall DT, Garrett WE. Immediate Effects of a Knee Brace with a Constraint to Knee Extension on Knee Kinematics and Ground Reaction Forces in a Stop-Jump Task. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2004;32:1136-1143. Nunley et al. 2003
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Ordering Information
| Accessory | Part Number |
|---|---|
| Silicone condyle pad | 25-2128 |
| Memory foam condyle pad | 25-2129 |
| Air condyle pad | 25-1923-0-06000 |
| Compression knit undersleeve | 11-2032-x-06000 |
| Lycra® undersleeve | 11-0075-x-00000 |
| Tru-pull attachment | 11-1525-x |
| Calf pinch guard | 11-1367-9-06000 |
| Impact guard | 11-1006-x-06000 |
| Sports cover | 11-0103-x-06000 |
