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A member asked:

What is the recovery time from acl revision surgery. this will be 5th surgery on knee, microfracture 5 month's ago.?

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Dr. Peter Tomasello answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

See below: Typically 6 to 9 months . I would check with your surgeon and he's knows best with the inside of your knee looks like as well as your general physical exam particular your ligamentous . Good luck thank you.

Answered 8/7/2016

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