Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery

References

Citations

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Author: Douglas Dana
Robin Parks, MS
Last Updated: September 8, 2006
Medical Review: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
David Bardana, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery/Sports Medicine
Kathie Hummel-Berry, PT, PhD - Physical Therapy
Patrick J. McMahon, MD - Orthopedics

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Topic Contents
 Surgery Overview
 What To Expect After Surgery
 Why It Is Done
 How Well It Works
 Risks
 What To Think About
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