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Acl tear in right kne
I’ve had an acl tear and going to get surgery in oct/nov. I was wondering if I could play soccer with an acl deficcient brace thinking it would stable my knee. Can I pass and dribble with it
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Please avoid playing with acl deficient knee as it may lead to damage of your cartilage which would be a permanent damage. Get yourself treated by an arthroscopic surgeon.
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Dr Sachin Jain
Arthroscopic surgeon and sports medicine expert, Jaipur
Team India doctor for Commonwealth games 2018
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With ACL brace you can play soccer, but only recreationally. Your brace may hurt other players.
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Dr. Madhur Mahna
Orthopedist
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You can’t play soccer with an ACL deficient knee
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