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What is ACL reconstruction?

ACL reconstruction is a knee ligament procedure that may be considered for an ACL tear when instability, activity goals, and exam findings support surgery.
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What is ACL reconstruction?

ACL reconstruction is a knee ligament procedure that may be considered for an ACL tear when instability, activity goals, and exam findings support surgery.

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Sports medicine scope

Sports medicine care includes ACL injuries and ligament reconstruction.

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Plan depends on goals

The care plan can depend on age, activity, instability, imaging, other injuries, therapy response, and the patient's return-to-activity goals.

Your surgeon or care team can confirm what applies to your situation.

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