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ACL Knee Brace?

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GNARZILLA
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A few weeks I took a nice little crash and my ski didn't release so now I am stuck with an swollen ACL and its very close to completely blowing out. 3 years ago I blew out my right knee and had ACL reconstruction done. I have been wearing the DonJoy brace ever since. But now I have to get a custom ACL brace for my left knee. So my question is which knee brace do you wear and would recommend?

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Feb 3 2012 3:26PM
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moms_favorite
Posts: 282 - Karma: 72
you already said it. get another donjoy, best cutom fitted brace in my opinion
Feb 3 2012 3:40PM
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mikemac
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^true, i swear by mine, but my question is how do you almost blow out ur acl, thought it was a black and white type of thing
Feb 3 2012 3:49PM
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GNARZILLA
Posts: 172 - Karma: 132
I thought it was a black and whit injury too but I guess not. He said is really stretched out and that one wrong twist it will basically explode on me. I have heard alot of good things about the CTI knee brace too.
Feb 3 2012 3:53PM
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jhackbeez
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I am fairly certain that donjoy is the only company that will pay for any surgery or rehab, whatever if you blow your knee while wearing their product.
Feb 3 2012 4:19PM
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TheStamos
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Boom, just blow it in late march with your brace on, Yurn your din up and practice you 1080's by landing with your ass on your tails. , make sure it on film. Get er done, our ACL is gonna be blasted till you get it fixed. I dont think those things heal on there own very well.

Feb 3 2012 4:53PM
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NWbyNW
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I got camera duty.. I feel a Hood trip in your near future Gnarzilla.
Feb 3 2012 5:49PM
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KyleA
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Having experience with both, I would opt for a CTI over a DonJoy.  The CTI braces are a little less bulky and there is no composite on the back of the leg.  With my DonJoy brace, the chair lift would pinch the back composite piece fairly frequently causing movement of the brace and discomfort.  CTI will also send a representitive to your house to measure your leg for a brace which is very convenient.  Both companies make a quality product, but given the choice, CTI is the way to go.
Feb 3 2012 9:19PM
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Mr_Hyde
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I was told that if you never go to the gym, then have to for P.T.,,, you shouldn't were a brace, cuz your leg would be stronger then B4.. But if you go to the Gym on a daily base it wouldn't apply to you... Just put some pads on.
Feb 4 2012 1:37AM
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maxwell666
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pod braces are pretty popular.
they have rubber ligaments in the hinge to simulate knee movement.
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Feb 4 2012 1:51AM
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bgould
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don joy is keeping my season alive
Feb 4 2012 1:59AM
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mackcamp
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threadzz for when i need to get a brace for next season.

Feb 4 2012 2:10PM
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RileyZap
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Which Don Joy does everyone run? Do i need a high impact like the defiance? or is one like the altitude more suitable for skiing?
Aug 10 2012 10:48PM
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sagesnow
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kfc, means killin fvckers consistently
Aug 10 2012 10:54PM
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MaryO
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I use the defiance as its the best and is what my surgeon ordered. So comfortable,I love it!
Aug 11 2012 10:53AM
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Lemuel
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I wear a CTI. It's pretty good, although it does have it wear and tear. I pulled out one of the screws that holds one of the straps on, idk how I did that.
Aug 11 2012 11:02AM
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RileyZap
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Dont mean to threadjack OP, but also hate to make a new thread. Anyways, about 4 years ago i broke my tib/fib and tore my ACL. Had surgery and rehab to fix it and all was good. I had a few more minor injuries to the same knee recently, but nothing major enough for me to even go to the hospital. I feel like its all starting to catch up to me now, because im having some pain and instability in ACL region again, especially when i run, wakeboard and golf. My question to those with similar experiences is, should i go through all the effort and cost to get a brace for sports? or is this just something i need to deal with and let heal on its own?

Aug 11 2012 1:05PM
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gbalkman
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most orthopedic docs and pt's prescribe the donjoy playmaker for ACL injuries (my job is stocking and fitting braces). insurances normally cover the playmaker. some of the more heavyduty braces have to be paid for out of pocket
Aug 12 2012 1:11PM
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taylornicky
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Threads for this season
Aug 12 2012 5:26PM
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mr.bacon
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after my Acl operation I used the Cti custom brace, really good support and good fit.
But after skiing with it for a season I started thinking about what I should do if something should break and the brace had to be fixed. I know it's warranty, but I can't really wait a month to it get it back in the middle of the season. so I bought a Breg fusion ots brace after reading many good reviews about them, it's MUCH cheaper and easier to get a new one if something should happen. and i love it. it's lighter, and the fit is just perfect. And most important, i feel very safe wearing it! I know a brace is not bomb proof, but I can personally say that it helps a lot for stability and mental as well.

so i would recommend the Breg fusion xt brace. the cti is a really good brace also, maybe a bit more solid than the Breg brace, but than again much more expensive...

Remember that a brace may help you from getting injured, but never forget to work out, getting fit for the season is crucial to stay injury free.
Aug 12 2012 6:58PM
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B.Aussie
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I've got a custom made Donjoy and I love it. Warranty for a year including your muscles getting too big and it being uncomfortable. You can just send it off and they will fix it for you. They also send a representative to your house to measure your leg in 6 different places and it even measures your q angle (femur angle) to better protect your knee from internal rotation.
Aug 15 2012 8:14AM
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Capurnicus
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I have a CTI and I love it! I'm sure that all the brands are equally dope, as long as you get it fitted properly and what not.
Aug 15 2012 10:21AM
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TORVINEN
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DonJoy FTW
Aug 15 2012 1:54PM
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NWPA
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i have a CTI that works well
Aug 15 2012 2:54PM
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NickMartini
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CTI makes braces that are as good or better than don joys, and they are half the size. Way more mobile and low profile.
Aug 15 2012 4:52PM
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sports*creel
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I had a Don Joy Armor, hated it... got a custom CTI... can't live without it. For reference, I've had ACL,MCL, Meniscus replaced/repaired several times.
Aug 15 2012 5:18PM
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ski_ENDUB
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have you used them skiing? I'm looking into getting a pair for moto/skiing but haven't heard much about their multisport functionality
Aug 16 2012 2:39AM
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