What is the best knee brace after ACL surgery?

Best Knee Braces for ACL Injuries

medi PT Control II Patella Tracking Knee Brace.
FLA Safe-T-Sport® Neoprene Hinged Knee Stabilizing Brace.
DonJoy Performance Bionic Fullstop Knee Brace.

What brace do you wear after ACL surgery?

You were placed into a knee immobilizer (hinged “range of motion brace” that is locked in a straight position/0 degrees) immediately after surgery. You should wear this brace whenever you are upright or walking, and during sleep. If you are seated or laying down, and remaining still, you may take the brace off.

Are knee braces used after ACL reconstruction?

Following your ACL surgery, your grafted ligament is at risk of rupture. This means that if significant force is placed on your knee during the healing process, the graft may not be able to endure the pressure. It is because of this that the use of a knee brace is often recommended.

What kind of brace is used for ACL?

Knee support for an ACL sprain or tear “A person with an ACL injury or following an ACL reconstruction will typically be given a rigid, hinged brace by their doctor,” Minnis says. “These braces may or may not be locked to limit knee mobility.”

How long should you wear a knee brace after ACL surgery?

Knee bracing is often suggested for one or two months following reconstructive surgery, as most surgeons are in agreement that a more extensive period of bracing can contribute to atrophy and associated losses in function and proprioception.

Can you walk too much after ACL surgery?

Walking without support too early Walking may help you improve range of motion and gently exercise the knee joint. However, walking without an assistive device such as a crutch or stabilizing brace may place too much weight on a knee that is still recovering, increasing the risk of reinjury.

How long do I need to wear a brace after ACL surgery?

You must wear the hinged-‐knee brace for the first 6 weeks. This brace protects the meniscus repair because it prevents you from bending the knee past 90 degrees. It is OK to remove the brace for showering but be careful.

How long do you have to wear a leg brace after ACL surgery?

Braces: A post-operative brace may be fitted to your leg on the day of surgery. If a brace is prescribed, it should be worn for walking for the first 3 weeks after surgery (with crutches) to prevent your knee from giving way or buckling. The brace should be locked in full extension while you are walking.

How long do you wear knee brace after ACL surgery?

What type of brace is used to protect Grade 1 or 2 sprains of the ACL?

Functional knee braces are designed to protect an injured ACL or ACL graft and to prevent further intra-articular damage by reducing abnormal anterior translation of the tibia with respect to the femur.

What is an ACL knee brace?

An ACL knee brace is a high level support brace used following ACL tears and ruptures. They may be used instead of surgery, whilst awaiting surgery, or once recovering from surgery. ACL braces are a great way to provide extra stability to the knee, give it time to heal and prevent further injury.

When can I stop wearing brace after ACL surgery?

You must use your functional knee brace. Continue to use your functional knee brace during athletic activity for at least 12 months after surgery. You may discontinue the brace under instruction from your surgeon.

What kind of knee brace does DonJoy make?

Defiance®. The custom Defiance is DonJoy’s flagship knee brace. With clinically-proven technology including the 4-Points-of-Leverage System™ plus innovative, high-tech materials and design, this lightweight brace provides durable support for moderate-to-severe ACL, PCL, MCL and LCL instabilities.

When to use a brace for an ACL?

Graft strength of the new ACL is considerably weaker than the native (original) ACL during the first 12 months, so a brace during this early period helps protect it from harmful forces that occur in everyday life or in sport. Bracing also elevates a patient’s confidence, allowing them to return to their previous or enhanced level of activity.

When did the DonJoy defiance braces come out?

Defiance technology is on the field, on the court, on the slopes and in the water protecting knees and providing confidence to those who wear it. First introduced in 1992, DonJoy has produced more than a million braces. Learn the facts about bracing for ACL treatment and prevention. Each Defiance is custom made.

Which is the only hinge to protect the ACL?

Available with the LoPro FourcePoint Hinge, the only hinge clinically-proven to protect the ACL. Defiance technology is on the field, on the court, on the slopes and in the water protecting knees and providing confidence to those who wear it.