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When you have a broken bone in your leg, it is best not to move it so much as you usually do. The brace just secures your leg from making you to any movements in your leg.

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Someone might use leg braces if they do not want to use a wheelchair, as using leg braces makes it easier to access certain places, and climb stairs instead of having to use ramps.

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