| An ACL Reconstruction | | | | other names, this kind of knee support is quite |
| If you have had surgery recently, or are about to | | | | different than a post op knee brace. It is much |
| have an ACL reconstruction, you already know that | | | | shorter and there is not nearly the amount of |
| you do not want to be back in the operating room | | | | material incorporated into its design as you will see in |
| ever again! At least if you can help it, right? After | | | | a post op support. Usually they are much more open |
| you have an ACL reconstruction, you will want to | | | | and will allow much more airflow. However, if you |
| think about your knee brace options to help keep | | | | want a wrap around design, these exist too. |
| your knee safe. | | | | One of the best ways to find this kind of knee |
| Usually, there are two kinds of knee braces you will | | | | support is to ask yourself a few basic questions. |
| use. | | | | Curious what those questions are?.... |
| 1.) A Post Operative Knee Brace | | | | A.) What is your knee instability on a scale 1-10? This |
| This is the kind of support that is quite long and will | | | | will help you determine if the instability is mild, |
| extend from about 10 inches above to 10 inches | | | | moderate, or severe. |
| below your knee. Maybe even more! These knee | | | | B.) What is your knee discomfort on a scale 1-10 as |
| braces can really help keep your knee safe, because | | | | well? |
| they will not let you move around. That is what you | | | | If you have had an ACL injury, and a subsequent |
| need when you just have had surgery, such as an | | | | reconstruction, it might be best to get a more deluxe |
| ACL reconstruction. Although you use it first, you will | | | | knee brace. Once you think about retearing your ACL |
| probably not use a "post op" knee support for a | | | | after the surgery, you will almost jump at the chance |
| really long time. Soon your doctor will probably | | | | to purchase one right away! - Its your choice to go |
| suggest that you use another kind of knee brace to | | | | with a knee support or not after an ACL |
| help keep your knee safe. And that kind of knee | | | | reconstruction, but we recommend that you get one |
| brace is.... | | | | because the meaningful support can help to keep |
| 2.) A Functional Knee Brace | | | | you safe and away from anymore invasive surgical |
| Sometimes called an ACL knee support, or many | | | | procedures! |