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Acl operated + meniscus repaired knee in 2011 still feels unstable and sometimes makes noise.
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Re-Evaluate: Although there is a high success rate with ACL reconstruction, a small percentage can fail. Also, your meniscus repair might not have healed. Recommend thorough evaluation, including knee exam by an orthopedic surgeon and new imaging studies to assess for any abnormalities.
Answered 1/29/2016
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See a specialist.: See an orthopedic sports medicine knee surgeon, who can get to the root of your concern.
Answered 2/16/2016
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