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What is acl reconstruction with an allograft like?

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Surgical procedure: less painful than autograft. still requires lengthy rehab.

Dr Amico Jr and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/30/2014

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An Allograft acL reconstruction what ares the risk of getting Hepatitis and HIV and what precautions do surgeons do after this surgery e.g medication?

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I/m getting ACL surgery. I am a candidate for an ACL repair rather than reconstruction. Still, I am encouraged to have a backup plan if we go the reconstruction route. I am 29, female, very active, play soccer. Surgeon recommends allograft. Concerns?

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For an acl ligament knee reconstruction if your hypermobile or have EDS is it best to have an allograft rather than autograft to reduce failure risk?

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I have been reading about the disadvantage of having an allograft put in during ACL surgery. True?

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I had 3 ACL recons., last one was 6 mon ago. 2 & 3 used patellar allografts. I still get hamstring pain doing concentric exercises. What causes it?

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