Common conditions treated include:

• ACL ligament tear
• Post-operative ACL ligament repair
• Meniscus tear
• Post-operative meniscus debridement or repair
• MCL or LCL ligament injury
• Unicompartmental osteoarthritis of the knee (OA)
• PCL ligament tear

Book an appointment at the Clinic to be measured for your custom knee brace.

Once the brace is received from DonJoy, you will be contacted for a follow-up appointment to have our staff educate you on how to apply your brace

A standard order takes approximately 2 weeks. A rush order can take 3 – 5 business days.

The cost of the Defiance is $1,695.00 and is exempt from both provincial and federal taxes. This cost includes all fittings, shipping, and follow-up care that pertain to the brace (refurbishments are not included).

A deposit of 50% is required prior to the brace being ordered. We will provide you with a receipt when full payment is made to submit directly to your insurance, if required.

Your frame/hinges have a lifetime limited warranty. The pads, straps, and liners for the brace will have a 6 month warranty.

If your brace is not fitting correctly, we will re-measure and re-make the brace (up to 1 year after the brace was initially made).

After 1 year, any re-measurements and re-fitting come at an additional charge.

Refurbishments may be completed at an additional charge, depending on what parts need replacement or repair. Please contact the Clinic directly for more information.

A Defiance 3 with forcepoint hinge or A22 brace provide maximal support for ACL injuries (stops tibial translation and limits some rotation).

Defiance 3 braces with standard hinge unloads the knee joint when unicompartmental osteoarthritis or meniscus injury are present.

Defiance 3 standard hinge provides maximal support for MCL and LCL injuries.

No, custom knee braces are not covered under OHIP or the ADP.

A custom knee brace may be covered under your extended health benefits. Please check with your benefits provider prior to your appointment. Note that some insurance providers may require a physician referral. The Sport Medicine Clinic will provide you with an invoice to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement, if applicable. 

We suggest you ask your insurance to pre-approve the cost of your brace prior to ordering.

Most insurance companies will require a physical referral letter to cover the cost of the brace. Please check with your insurance provider in advance of ordering your brace to ensure you are able to claim your brace and to find out what documentation you may require.

No, you do not need to be a patient of the Clinic to purchase a custom knee brace. Non-members are most welcome.

Yes, you can get the brace wet as it is waterproof. We recommend letting the brace and soft parts (i.e. straps, liners, pads) to air dry after exposure to water.

Yes! The brace is designed to be used while skiing or water skiing.

To clean the liners, straps, and pads:

• Remove the brace
• Handwash with water or MILD detergent
• Rinse well with cold water
• Let it air dry
• Clean & dry liners will result in less skin irritations

To clean the brace frame and hinges:

• Wipe with a damp cloth

Oiling the hinges is not necessary. If the hinges become difficult to move or do not function normally, they mat need to be repaired. This may be covered under warranty, if still within the specified time frame.

For more information on custom braces provided by DonJoy Global, click here.

Yes! Please call 416-865-0903 or email us today to book your appointment.