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3rd grade ACL tear in both knees

2025-06-23 12:41:33
I have 3rd grade ACL tear in both knees, left knee injury is more than 5 yrs old and the right one is one year old. I have been advised to go ACL reconstruction in both knees. What would be the better approach- Unilateral or bilateral? Which knee should be tested first ?
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One at a time. After full rehabilitation, go for the second one

Answered2025-06-25 15:24:20

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One at a time , right first

Answered2025-06-24 17:54:36

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Unilateral

Answered2025-06-24 17:09:55

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