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Re: revascularization

Posted By: drmark
Date: Sunday, 23 March 2008, at 8:44 a.m.

In Response To: revascularization (Tom R)

> I put this in a PS in an earlier note but I'd like some
> comments, especially from the health professionals here, or
> those who have had similar experiences. In my 'scope last
> week to clean out some scar tissue and trim a lateral
> meniscus tear, my ortho noted that the ACL allograft from
> three years ago never revascularized.

> My concern is this: am I in danger of further injury? Does
> this thing have to be replaced? How long can I expect it to
> function?

> If anybody has any knowledge or information they can share,
> I'd certainly appreciate it. I'm not really interested in
> more knee surgery, but I'm also not interested in damaging
> the joint further if I can help it.

> Thanks,

How can one make that determination without a biopsy?

Beyond that, I would have my ACLR revised, if my knee was loose. If it was tight, I would forget about it.
> Tom

Messages In This Thread

  • revascularization (views: 91) -- Tom R -- Saturday, 22 March 2008, at 11:05 p.m.
    • Re: revascularization (views: 96) -- drmark -- Sunday, 23 March 2008, at 8:44 a.m.

 

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