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What are the risks of ACL reconstruction surgery and is ACL repair a better choice for recovery I'm considering ACL surgery but worried about complications like infections or the graft failing how common are these issues and does repair surgery have fewer risks than reconstruction My doctor mentioned ACL reconstruction but I've heard repair might be an option what are the pros and cons of each and which one leads to better long-term results

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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ACL reconstruction has risks like infection or graft failure; repair may work for partial tears.

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