Knee Brace Ineffective After ACL Surgery

An excellent research study has reviewed many of the common recommendations for patients who have undergone ACL reconstructive surgery.

Among the common questions from patients is "should I wear a brace after ACL surgery?"  The answer based on the research is: no.

While a brace is probably not harmful, it has not been shown to be beneficial in preventing re-injury to the knee.  The research clearly identifies the brace as unnecessary after successful ACL reconstruction.

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_{Sources: Rehabilitation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review}