I tore my meniscus and had it repaired by PRP injections instead of standard surgery. The surgeon says the tear is no longer there, but, like a surgical repair, I will always have some residual pain and weakness. Consequently I need a runners knee brace that provides support and stability. I'm looking for recommendations.
Dan
Running since March 1976
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Did the surgeon tell you to get a brace? I've had my left knee operated on twice (ACL twice, MCL, LCL, multiple meniscus tears, bone fractures). Surgeon told me not to bother with a brace because it won't do anything except give me a false sense of extra security. If the knee was fixed correctly, a brace isn't needed.
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Yeah, I had mine operated as well and no brace is needed (nor do I have pain post surgery). Like Phil said, if repaired, there won’t be pain and no brace would be needed. Squats, lunges, and PT are better for the knee to get back to being strong, than a brace.
Damaris
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Well...I'd followed the above advice up until now. I didn't really need the strength and conditioning suggested...I've remained very active in other activities and already had it really. But I finally broke down and bought a knee wrap/brace...something about like this Brace and it's a world of difference. I actually ran faster, and was able to go farther before the onset of fatigue in the knee. Dan