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Is it still possible to fix a torn acl 3 years after the injury?
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Yes, certainly: An acl cannot be fixed, per se. However, it can be reconstructed with a donor tendon from elsewhere on your knee or from a cadaver (allograft, or donor tendon from someone else). The reconstruction can be performed right away, or can be down years later. As your friendly neighborhood sports medicine orthopedic surgeon!
Answered 12/29/2016
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Yes: Acl surgery can be done as long as you don't have arthritis in your knee. See an orthopedic surgeon to discuss.
Answered 12/11/2012
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