Acl failure: Acl graft can fail for many reasons. Usually it's a repeat injury. Other reasons can be discussed with an orthopedic surgeon.
Answered 3/4/2014
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Complex topic: Traumatic re-rupture is most common cause of acl graft failure. Failed surgical result can be due to: non-anatomic position of the graft or residual laxity-both can predispose to tear of meniscus+cartilage damage-or to associated injury that was missed in 1st surgery; stiffness; infection, poor rehab, other causes. See an ortho sports medicine specialist, consider getting 2nd opinion. Good luck!
Answered 1/6/2019
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