Common Knee Surgery Linked to Arthritis: Study

ACLR surgery aims to repair torn ligaments but has also been linked to long-term complications.
Common Knee Surgery Linked to Arthritis: Study
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Patients who undergo anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) surgery to repair torn ligaments may be at an elevated risk of developing early-onset knee arthritis, particularly because of issues related to the kneecap, according to a new study.

Findings show that those who received ACLR surgery had a shift in the positions of their knee bones and joints, causing a change in load on their knees.

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