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Re: ACL Revision (Thermal Shrink)

Posted By: ed25t3
Date: Monday, 12 May 2008, at 1:46 a.m.

In Response To: Re: ACL Revision (Thermal Shrink) (drtjdel)

> Here's another thought. If you've got a stiff, painful
> knee, and the graft is too far whatever, it often make more
> sense to simply remove the graft, rehab the knee, see how
> well you do, sans ACL. After you regain full ROM and have
> talked things through with your OS and PT, decide if
> revision with an isometric graft is appropriate. Remember,
> there are MILLIONS of ACL deficient people out there.

As for being stable without my ACL I was unstable with a deficient ACL and I am a Police Officer and have been told I will not be able to work without an ACL. I am fighting not to get retired which is sadly the way it is looking.

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