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).
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ACL Reconstruction with Arthroscopic Surgery
ACL Reconstruction - arthroscopic surgery for a damaged knee ligament
By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide
Updated August 16, 2010
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An ACL reconstruction is the most common surgical procedure for the repair of an injured ACL and it typically provides the best results and the fastest recovery.
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