Professional knee braces Offer maximum knee support and stability. These braces are usually made of an exotic metal, usually aluminum due to its high strength and low weight. They are all framed braces, so the metal and hinges provide the support and strength, when compared to a brace made out of nylon, elastic or neoprene. Most of these braces are used for patients that have suffered severe knee injuries, requiring prolonged immobilization or surgical repair.  

Many of the new professional knee braces are made of carbon fiber, providing an extremely lightweight, low profile alternative to metal framed braces.  These braces can also be used to prevent injuries as opposed to using them after an injury has occured.  They are coved by most insuance plans.