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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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