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By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide to Orthopedics since 1999

ACL Knee Braces

Saturday May 3, 2008
The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of four major ligaments in the knee. ACL tears may require surgical treatment to reconstruct the torn ligament. Many patients are given a knee brace after ACL reconstruction surgery. How necessary are the knee braces used after ACL reconstruction? What if I didn't get a knee brace after ACL reconstruction, should I be wearing a knee brace?

Related: All You Need To Know About ACL Tears | Do I need to have ACL surgery? | ACL Rehab

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