This surgical procedure removes the damaged ACL and replaces it with a graft. The graft often consists of a section of the patient's own patellar tendon (a large, strong tendon of the quadriceps muscles).
Also see:
ACL Rehab Exercies
By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide
Updated August 16, 2010
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This surgical procedure removes the damaged ACL and replaces it with a graft. The graft often consists of a section of the patient's own patellar tendon (a large, strong tendon of the quadriceps muscles).
Also see:
ACL Rehab Exercies
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