What is Anterior Crutiate Ligament Reconstruction?
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The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a structure that helps maintain stability of the knee joint. ACL reconstruction is an arthroscopic surgery done to replace the ACL with tissue graft to restore function to the knee joint after an ACL injury.
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How do members experience Anterior Crutiate Ligament Reconstruction?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury | 13 | 6 | |
| Pain in left knee | 3 | 2 | |
| Torn meniscus of knee | 1 | 1 | |
| Walking problems | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Atrophy of muscles | 2 | |
| Joint pain | 2 | |
| Numbness | 2 | |
| Pain | 2 | |
| Joint crackling (crepitus) | 1 | |
| Pain in knee(s) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 2 |
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