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I had acl surgery about a year ago. yesterday, my knee gave out the worst it has, i am in constant pain and it is still giving out today. what is this?
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Recurrent injury: Acl surgery does not guarantee that the reconstructed ligament will not tear again. If you have significant instability you need to be reexamined by your treating physician.
Answered 9/10/2014
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