Surgery for ACL reconstruction is essentially an elective surgery in which the patient must discuss and understand the need for the surgery. If the patient is symptomatic enough to have inability of daily living, work and/or recreation, then it is advisable to undergo ACL reconstruction. Wearing a knee brace cannot substitute for a deficient ACL and patient will still will have restriction with regards to his activity. The knee brace may help in stabilizing the knee for certain movements, but the patients will still not be able to perform a higher level of function with that knee.