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A member asked:
What is the procedure like for an acl reconstruction?
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Variable: There are many techniques and different expertise levels between surgeons, so the procedure can be quite variable. In general, a knee arthroscopy (or scope) is performed through small incisions. The old acl remnant is removed, tunnels are created at the site of the old acl. Then a tendon is placed within the tunnel to recreate the acl, which is fixed with screws, buttons, or anchors.
Answered 6/17/2013
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Acl: It's done as an arthroscopic procedure, outpatient surgery, using a graft to replace te acl. Check out www.Orthoillustrated.Com for some animations or youtube.
Answered 5/21/2013
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