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The effect of delay for several weeks in surgical timing on the healing of the reconstructed ligament is negligible. However, cases with unstable knees left untreated for a prolonged period of time have damage to the menisci and articular cartilage (Figs. 11.1 and 11.2). Therefore, ACL-injured knees should not be left unstable for a long period to preserve the structures inside the joint.In general, surgery should be performed after the range of motion is normalized by aspiration of hemarthrosis and rehabilitation (Fig. 12.1).
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Shino, K. (2023). Keys for Success. In: Essence of Anterior Cruciate Ligament . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6536-6_12
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