A 30-year-old member asked:
getting acl replacement surgery but have a sprained ankle. will this cause any complications?
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Dr. Randall Yeeanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 29 years experience
No: They will both heal together.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Getting ACL replacement surgery but i also have a sprained ankle. Can this cause any complications?
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Dr. Gianni Persichanswered
Podiatry 31 years experience
Depends: If your sprained ankle is a one time occurrence, it may not have any lasting effects, if the sprain was mild.
If you have had repeated sprains, or the ankle is unstable due to the sprain, then it may complicate your recovery.
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