The J-Brace Patellar Stabilizer is a 1/8th thick 13 long sleeve with two lateral and two medial spiral steel stays It also has a tubular rubber buttress to align the patella Laterally attached straps pull medially to displace force to the patella The J-Brace allows compete range of motion while providing stability 20 - 22 Manufactured from DermaDry which combines the breathability and water-vapor transmission capabilities of open-cell sponge rubber with the durability stretch and compression of neoprene This process allows perspiration to evaporate and is further enhanced by the KwikWick treatment of the soft polyester that coats the inside and outside of the braces A flame lamination process is used to secure the KwikWick treated polyester to the rubber eliminating the need for industrial adhesives a known cause of contact dermatitis Excellent for patellar instabilities subluxations and dislocations *