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ACL reconstruction

At the end of the surgery, the incisions are closed, and a dressing is applied. During the arthroscopy, most surgeons take pictures of the procedure from the video monitor to show you what was found and what was done.

Indications:

ACL reconstruction may be recommended for knee problems such as:

• Instability
• Giving way
• Knee pain
• Inability to play sports or other activities

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