Oh yes, I have one of those custome knee braces. My ortho had his own PT group who really worked with me. Had told him before surgery I wouldn't let him do it unless he could guarantee I would be able to get out & down hill ski at my winter vacation condo in Jackson Hole. He took the challenge & so did I....from barely walking 3 months after to skiing with a brace on beginning slopes the first week to mild intermediate the 2nd week 6 months after surgery. He did a good job. I used the brace for all my racquetball playing from then on also. I still have the brace but don't use it for things like horseback riding. Found its still important at my older age to keep the muscles exercised around my knee. Or I have problems with it.

Same with my back, after the compression fracture If I don't do the back exercises & I do a lot of heavy lifting I start walking bent over like an old lady. Ugh, it's hard when we enjoy sports & injuries complicate our lives.

Take good care....be wise, but don't give up doing....you will get there again