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ACL operation
I have high grade ACL tear since 5 months and I m deciding to get operated now.
I have finalised 2 doctors and both of them are saying there will be screw inside my body.
Is it necessary in case of each and every doctor that there will stay something inside?
Kindly guide so that i can choose the doctors accordingly
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Screws or endobutton and suture wheel are means of fixation for the graft.
Best is the hydroxyapatite bioscrews which gets absorbed and integrated in the bone itself.
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