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What is risk of infection post op. after acl repair surgery? what to look for and how long after would symptoms of any infection appear?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Infection after ACL: This will depend on your Drs experience. Ask what his or her infection rate is over last 100 operations.

Answered 9/14/2017

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