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I'm 4 months out from ACL surgery and wondering if smoking or drinking alcohol could mess with my recovery does it slow down healing or weaken the graft?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Alcohol and smoking delay healing and graft integration—avoid for at least 6 months post-ACL surgery for optimal recovery.

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