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If i damaged my peroneal nerve and completly tore my acl will the acl surgery be longer, riskier, or more painful? will it nolonger be outpatient?

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ACL: Once you see the surgeon you will be told the options for your ACL care. It may or may not need surgery. Wish you well.

Answered 7/12/2015

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