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Message: [QUOTE="Motohead6, post: 860072, member: 57691"] With a torn ACL you're going to continue to destroy the meniscus (cartilage) which will cause it to swell after each ride and gradually degrade the joint (arthritis). The brace will give you lateral stability but it's still going to move some. I originally tore both my ACLs playing football, too, a few years before I started riding, and if I had it to do all over I would have gotten my knees fixed first. If you have good insurance or the money to do it, I'd recommend getting it fixed first regardless of which toy you choose. Get a patella tendon graft to fix the ACL, get the medial and/or lateral meniscus cleaned up (it's undoubtedly torn), be diligent about your rehab and you'll be roosting in 4 months - confidently. [/QUOTE]