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I tore my acl and cartilage in 2003 & had an op. is it possible for it to tear again? my knee is very stiff and sore

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Yes: It is possible for you to retear your ACL. However, you should also check for arthritis as this is a common complication of ACL and cartilage injury/surgery.

Dr Hellman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

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