Ruptured left quad - Only Foam Knee Brace?

[plshalpmeh]

Complete rupture of left quad. Surgery performed 2 days ago (2 days after rupture occurred, falling down stairs).

Only given flimsy FOAM knee brace???

I'm in Canada.

I see everyone here were given proper knee braces.

Should I complain and get one, or will the foam brace be enough?

Not supposed to bend knee for 3 months.

[John42]

Hi - Interesting question - never heard in all these years of a foam brace being fitted - first reaction - would not be strong enough- I would be asking the surgeon - have you seen this type of injury before - a very rare trauma -

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JohnK/ Manchester UK

[AdamGott]

Complete rupture of left quad. Surgery performed 2 days ago (2 days after rupture occurred, falling down stairs).

Only given flimsy FOAM knee brace???

I'm in Canada.

I see everyone here were given proper knee braces.

Should I complain and get one, or will the foam brace be enough?

Not supposed to bend knee for 3 months.

The hospitals gave me the foam braces when I ruptured both of mine but I was given the 'good' brace after my first surgery. I would definitely complain as this is an integral tool in your recovery.

[John42]

I would have a thought the minimum of a plaster cast, which is normal in the UK - How is the knee today?

JohnK/Manchester UK