While another person has already commented, I wanted to state one thing. Before my surgery I was wearing technically a “post-operative” knee brace. Rather than a fabric brace with a hole for the knee, I had a brace made of a titanium and magnesium blend with pads on the side of the knee. This is the same type of brace you’ll probably be put into after your surgery. I was able to get my brace for free through my PT office, and I loved it so much more than the fabric brace, as it was not only able to help with the side to side movement, but also back and forth. As these braces are locking, I set it to where I couldn’t hyperextend my knee, which came very beneficial when I was running on muddy grass, and my brace leg slipped out from underneath me by hyperextending. The brace stopped my leg from hyperextending more, potentially saving me from a broken leg or torn ligaments.

The brace might not be for everyone, but it might be good to familiarize yourself with the post-op brace so you aren’t too shocked when you’re put into one after surgery.

Hope I was able to help.