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Its been an year now. i have a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury on my left kneecan, can i get a surgery now to repair my leg?

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Yes: As long as you don't have bad arthritis in your knees, then there is no contraindications to operating a year after the injury.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 1/26/2020

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