A 74-year-old female asked:
Mri shows I have torn ACL & meniscus tear. Tear was repaired in oct'13. My knee keeps giving out & i keep falling. I am 68.Is ACL surgery safe for me?
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Dr. Milton Mintz answered
66 years experience in Geriatrics
If your healthy: ; have no comorbidities your age should not be a problem.
Answered on Jan 11, 2014
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