PTB Brace (Patellar Tendon Bearing)
Best suited for
- Below-knee fracture management
- Lower-leg weight redistribution during healing
- Post-surgical tibial support
- Soft tissue injury of the lower leg
Built to deliver
- Transfers weight-bearing load to the patellar tendon
- Custom-molded for total leg contact
- Lightweight thermoplastic shell
- Adjustable as swelling changes during recovery
FAQs
What does PTB mean on this brace page?
PTB stands for patellar tendon bearing. The product description refers to a brace designed to redistribute loading through the lower limb according to the clinical prescription.
Does wearing a PTB brace mean I can fully weight-bear?
No. Follow the treating clinician’s specific weight-bearing and activity instructions. The presence of the brace is not permission to increase loading during recovery.
What should the treating team include in a PTB brace enquiry?
Provide the prescribed loading restrictions, limb condition and intended use. Ask which measurements or limb-shape records are required and how changes in swelling or fit should be reviewed.