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October 22, 2003Knee Surgery OverviewAn ACL reconstruction is a surgical procedure used to repair a damaged anterior cruciate ligament of the knee. This surgical procedure, typically performed by arthroscopic surgery, removes the damaged ACL and replaces it with a graft. ACL reconstruction is often an out-patient procedure and many patients go home the same day. |
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