Question 1

How does the custom knee brace process work?

Accepted Answer

Fill out a short intake form and order your brace. We then send you a link to the BISHOP app, and you scan your leg at home with any iPhone that has Face ID (iPhone X or newer). Your brace is designed from the scan, 3D-printed and finished by hand in Shreveport, Louisiana, and ships 1 to 4 days after we receive the scan.

Question 2

Can a knee brace help a knee that keeps giving way?

Accepted Answer

Often, yes. A hinged knee brace limits the side-to-side and twisting motions that make a knee give way, and many people feel steadier wearing one. It doesn't repair a torn ligament, so it works best alongside strengthening exercises. Fit matters most: a brace that slides down the leg stops supporting the knee, which is why BISHOP braces are modeled from a 3D scan of your leg.

Question 3

Is a custom knee brace an alternative to knee surgery?

Accepted Answer

For many people with an unstable knee, strengthening plus a well-fitted brace is a reasonable alternative to surgery or a way to stay active while deciding. Surgery is more often recommended if the knee keeps giving way despite rehab, if it locks and won't straighten, or if you want to return to cutting and pivoting sports. Talk with your clinician about which fits your situation.

Question 4

Do I need a prescription or clinician referral?

Accepted Answer

No. You can order a BISHOP brace directly without a prescription or referral. If you don't know what's causing your knee instability, we recommend an evaluation by a physician or physical therapist.

Question 5

Can I use insurance, HSA, or FSA?

Accepted Answer

Orders on this website are self-pay at $299.99 per knee; we don't bill health insurance for them.

HSA or FSA: Custom knee braces are generally an eligible medical expense. You can try your HSA or FSA card at checkout. If it's declined, pay with another card and submit your receipt to your plan for reimbursement. Some plans ask for a letter of medical necessity from your doctor.

Question 6

How long does it take to receive a custom brace?

Accepted Answer

BISHOP braces ship 1 to 4 days after payment. Shipping is added at checkout based on the speed you choose, usually $5 to $15 in the continental U.S. (Alaska and Hawaii may cost more).

Question 7

Is there a warranty, and what if it doesn't fit right?

Accepted Answer

Every BISHOP brace has a 3-year warranty. If you're not happy with the fit, we'll schedule a call to troubleshoot it with you. If you're still not satisfied, you can return it within 30 days of delivery; you just pay return shipping.

Question 8

What is the BISHOP brace used for?

Accepted Answer

BISHOP braces are designed for knees that give way or feel unstable: after a ligament injury such as an ACL, MCL, or LCL tear, with a meniscus tear or a kneecap that slips, or with arthritis. If you've recently had knee surgery, check with your surgeon before switching braces.

Question 9

Do I need to pick a size? What if my leg changes?

Accepted Answer

There are no sizes to choose. Your brace is modeled from the 3D scan of your leg, so it's made to fit your leg as it is when you scan. If your leg changes a lot later, such as swelling going down or a big weight change, the brace may need to be reprinted from a new scan. Changes in leg size aren't covered by the 3-year warranty. See Warranty & Returns, including the optional Reprint Plan.

	Best valueBISHOP custom brace	Other custom brace	Off-the-shelf brace	Cortisone injection
Upfront cost	$299.99 + shipping	$500 to $1,500+	$50 to $900	About $73 per shot at Medicare rates; about $273 typical billed charge
Repeat costs	None until it wears outOptional $5/mo Reprint Plan covers future reprints	None until it wears out	None until it wears out	Each shot is billed again
Estimated first-year cost	$299.99 + shipping	$500 to $1,500+	$50 to $900	About $290 to $1,090+ for 4 shots
Affordable			At the low end	Low per visit, adds up
Built to the shape of your leg	From a 3D scan		Standard sizes
Stays in place	Total-contact design		Often slides down
Supports an unstable knee			Depends on fit	Doesn't restore stability
Short-term pain relief				Often a few weeks
Lasting benefit	Every day you wear it	Every day you wear it	If it fits	Wears off
No appointment needed	Scan at home with your phone	Measuring or casting visit		Clinic visit every time
No prescription needed		Usually through a clinician
Time to get it	Ships 1–4 days after payment	Weeks to months	In stock at many retailers	Next available appointment
Warranty	3 years	Varies by maker	Varies by maker
Fit guarantee	Fit call, then 30-day returns	Varies by clinic	Varies by seller
Low risk of side effects	Possible skin irritation	Possible skin irritation	Possible skin irritation	Flares, blood sugar spikes; repeat shots linked to cartilage loss

A custom knee brace without the custom price.

How to get yours

Fill out an intake form.

Scan with any iPhone that has Face ID

BISHOP Knee Brace (patent-pending)

What you’d pay elsewhere

How your brace is made

We review every scan.

All-day stability.

1,000+ patients. 97% kept their brace.

A custom knee brace for knees that give way, buckle, or feel unstable

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