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Daughter just turned 14, 5'7" 145lbs, 1yr cycle. high level soccer tore acl/meniscus. what is best graft choice/why? dr said ht since growth plates.

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Get many opinions: A minimum of interventions, right now, will prolong the need for a total knee replacement into her 60's. This injury will lead to early osteoarthritis before she turns 30. The best choice is clean up the meniscus as to decrease wear-n-tear on articular surfaces. Consider rehab for a year with muscular strengthening, and forego the acl recon.This option will bring her to health in less time.

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Answered 3/14/2016

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