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Does altered gait following anterior cruciate ligament surgery contribute to additional knee problems?

For people with an injured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee, surgical ACL reconstruction (ACLR) is an effective treatment for restoring joint stability. However, many treated patients still develop additional long-term knee problems, such as knee osteoarthritis.

Source: Medical Xpress

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