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A member asked:

I had acl reconstruction at age 13, major back problems age 26. how can my doctor doubt long term problems from knee surgery?

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Hard to say: Likely you may have both. Recommend seeing a spine specialist to evaluate your spine.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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