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2021-07-31 11:42:46
I Have Acl And Pcl But I Still Have Been Playing Football  , I Use Knee Guard . What Are The Risks . My Surgery Is Scheduled For October , Till Then Should I play football
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Playing football with deficient ACL and PCL will lead to degeneration of the joint cartilage at a rapid rate, leading to early onset arthritis.
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Better to get operated early. Consult with MRI images for greater clarity.

Answered2021-08-02 07:27:02

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Very risky.. better not to play

Answered2021-07-31 14:19:44

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Better avoid playing. It causes more harm.

Answered2021-07-31 12:11:52

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