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Is it uncommon to get an infection post acl repair and is it difficult to control such an infection? surgery done in bangkok.
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Under proper: Precautions it is rare to get an infection, unfortunately orthopedic infections can be difficult to treat and any graft may have to be removed
Answered 1/5/2019
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