Hi Steve,

I also had ACL reconstruction surgery and returned to skiing 7 months
post op.

I used just your standard knee brace that you can get at any Wal-
Greens or WalMart for additional support. According to the physical
therapist, I did not really need it physically for the knee but I
could use it more for "mental" support or peace of mind.

If you are cleared to ski, then you really don't need to spend a
bundle on an expensive knee brace.

Keep up the gym and working those muscles to keep the area strong.
That will be your best "support" in the long run. :) Suzette

--- In kneesurgeryforum@yahoogroups.com, "Steve" <stevel_750@y...>
wrote:
>
> I wish I found this site 6 months ago when I had surgery.. I tore
my
> acl had surgery in March(hamstring graff), I had 3 months of PT and
> have been working out at the gym since.
>
> Now I am looking into knee braces, I am thinking about the Donjoy
> defiance or CTi2. I play football, some softball and ski. Probably
> more for skiing. I think I am leaning torward cti, but I want some
> opinions... I have more friends that have the Donjoy. Any comments
> would be appreciated.
>
>
>
> Steve.