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How do you fix a torn acl?
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Reconstruction: An acl tear is not able to repair itself because the body seals off both ends of the tear. In some cases, the torn acl can scar into and heal to surrounding structures, but the function is never the same. A reconstruction involves creating tunnels in the original acl position, and placing a substitute graft into the tunnels, and fixing it in place.
Answered 11/8/2012
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ACL: This is normally done with arthroscopic surgery. The torn acl is replace by a graft.
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