I have severe arthritis in both of my ankles. I use, Celebrex and an AFO brace.
I have severe arthritis in my knee because of repeated bleeds and had a could have radioactive synovectomys which have just finished my knee off. On celecoxib, txa and 2000 daily benefix
Braces never helped. Usually cause more swelling. Compression socks and high tops.
I have severe arthritis in both knees and my left ankle. At first celebrex workd but not that usefull any more. I use massage, physio and as a pain killer, paracetamol.