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TORN ACL- 2 SURGERIES OR 1



Just got my MRI results.
> > 
> > Bad News - Torn ACL
> > Good News - NO damage to other ligaments or cartilage.
> > 
> > Options according to my doctor.
> > 
> > 1.  leave it alone - that not's gonna happen
> > 2. Have 2 surgeries.  One to check the knee for anyting the MRI missed and to 
> > check the knee for ACL Reconstruction.
 3.  Go straight to ACL reconstruction - use hamstring tendon with
> > absorbable screws and leave the old ACL in my knee to promote blood
> > flow in the new ligament which will be put right beside the old one.
> > 
> > The MRI is 90% accurate so i really don't see the point in getting 2
> > surgeries done.  I am opting towards going straight to the ACL
> > Reconstruction. If there is a small tear that the MRI missed, the tear
> > can worked on at the same time anyway.




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