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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery
After an ACL injury and surgery, the knee is never "normal." But most people regain enough strength and range of motion to return to their usual activities. ACL repair is usually successful for an ACL that has torn away from the upper or lower leg bone (avulsion).
A few people who have ACL surgery still have knee pain and instability and may need another surgery (revision ACL reconstruction). Revision ACL reconstruction is generally not as successful as the initial ACL reconstruction.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 14, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Patrick J. McMahon, MD - Orthopedic Surgery | |
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