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ACL injuries: When surgery is needed, and when it`s not for treating the knee injury

We often hear about pro athletes with ACL injuries. But non-athletes suffer these knee injuries, too, as a young mother from Ambler, Pa., shared with 6abc. Surgery is usually a must for athletes, who need to do cutting and pivoting moves. But non-athletes may not need it.

Source: 6abc Action News

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