Graft Failure and ACL Surgery

Complications With ACL Reconstructive Surgery

There are numerous reasons why an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) graft can fail.

Fortunately, re-rupture of the ACL graft is rare. If this does occur, however, it will usually require a repeat surgery and placement of a new graft.

Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

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