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A 67-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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If your healthy: ; have no comorbidities your age should not be a problem.

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Dr. Luis Villaplana

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Dr. Gregory Harveyanswered

Orthopedic Surgery 40 years experience

Acl: Yes if you are in good health, active and continue with instability symptoms then acl surgery is okay.

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Dr. Peter Ihle

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Dr. Peter Ihle commented

Orthopedic Surgery 56 years experience

Good idea 2 do both @ once.

Mar 8, 2014

Dr. Rick Pospisil commented

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

What is the condition of your remaining meniscus and articular surfaces? Although 60 is the new 40 ,Acl recon in patients over 60 have less success in restoring stability

Dec 10, 2015

Dr. Peter Ihle commented

Orthopedic Surgery 56 years experience

Agree with Dr. RP

Dec 14, 2015

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