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A 28-year-old male asked:

Is it feasible to ever return to sports after acl reconstruction (hamstring) and dual meniscus repair (complex medial tear and buckethandle lateral)?

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Dr. Richard Zimon
Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
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YES: Today's surgeries and modern REHABILITATION makes your return to full activity including sports a definite possibility ...(See Story WES WELKER, New England Patriots Wide receiver......) BE WELL Hope this helps Dr Z
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