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| ACL Reconstruction |
| Should
you twist your knee, you run the rick of tearing
a ligament that connects your thighbone to the shinbone.
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can unravel
like a braided rope when it is torn and will not
heal on its own. Fortunately, reconstruction surgery
on that torn ACL can potentially help some people
to fully recover the full function of that leg. |
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During
your examination, we may run a series of tests, some physical,
as well as take Xrays, all in an attempt to determine
the extent of damage to your ACL. Most times, the results
of that examination is that you will need to undergo reconstructive
surgery.
That
surgery involves replacing the damaged ACL with strong
and healthy tissue taken from another area near your knee,
such as a piece of tendon from under your kneecap or hamstring.
The doctor threads the tissue through the inside of your
knee joint and secures the ends to your thighbone and
shinbone. |
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