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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 24 years experience
Different graft type: The ACL is typically reconstructed (replaced) rather than repaired. We typically reconstruct the ligament with a graft. The graft choice is often in... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Pearleanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 24 years experience
Different graft type: The ACL is typically reconstructed (replaced) rather than repaired. We typically reconstruct the ligament with a graft. The graft choice is often in... Read More
2.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Pearleanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 24 years experience
Knee instability: It is very common for patients with chondromalacia patella to develop symptoms of the knee giving out. When the body senses pain in the kneecap joint... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Pearleanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 24 years experience
Partial Knee: With partial knee replacement, only one of the three knee compartments is replaced (or resurfaced). I have a good comparison of issues with partial v... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Pearleanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 24 years experience
Get it checked: would try some anti inflammatory medication for now. Sounds like a issue incise the knee like a meniscus or cartilage tear. Recommend you follow up ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Pearleanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 24 years experience
Different graft type: The ACL is typically reconstructed (replaced) rather than repaired. We typically reconstruct the ligament with a graft. The graft choice is often in... Read More
2.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Pearleanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 24 years experience
Get it checked: would try some anti inflammatory medication for now. Sounds like a issue incise the knee like a meniscus or cartilage tear. Recommend you follow up ... Read More
2.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Pearleanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 24 years experience
Partial Knee: With partial knee replacement, only one of the three knee compartments is replaced (or resurfaced). I have a good comparison of issues with partial v... Read More
2.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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