How Safe Is Reconstructive Surgery With Diabetes?
ACL reconstruction is surgery to replace the ligament in the center of your knee with a new ligament. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) keeps your shin bone (tibia) in place. A tear of this ligament can cause your knee to give way during physical activity.
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Anterior cruciate ligament repair
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