Abstract: A device and method for supporting a joint formed by first and second patient tissue structures are provided. A device body includes a band having a first band end and a second band end laterally separated by a band length. The first and second band ends are configured for selective mutual interconnection. A top band portion and a bottom band portion are longitudinally separated by a band height. An inner surface of a device body is directly adjacent to the joint and is attached to at least one of the first and second patient tissue structures during use. An outer surface of the device body, oppositely facing from the inner surface, includes a semi-permeable membrane. The membrane permits liquid to penetrate therethrough in a first direction from the outer toward the inner surface. The membrane substantially prevents liquid from penetrating therethrough in a second direction opposite the first direction.