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Is it safe to play soccer after acl reconstruction and partial meniscectomy?
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Eventually: It is safe to return to cutting sports at approximately 6 months post op. Of course, having torn your ACL and having a subsequent reconstruction does not prevent you from tearing it again.
Answered 10/24/2014
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Yes: After the graft has healed and appropriate rehab, you can with a hinged knee brace.
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