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    What is an arthroscopic ACL reconstruction?

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    Dr Ross Radic is an Australian-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon practicing in Perth, Western Australia. He has extended expertise in all aspects of knee and shoulder surgery, … View Profile

    ACL reconstruction as an arthroscopic procedure is minimally invasive surgery, allowing for smaller incisions to be used which means less scarring, less post-operative pain, and faster rehabilitation. It involves making tunnels in the femur and tibia to allow passage of the graft material in order to reconstruct the torn ACL. The graft is then fixed to both the femur and tibia with a range of screws or buttons.

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