Dr. Jiwu Chen

Sports Medicine Specialist

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ACL surgery

What is the difference between single- and double-bundle ACL reconstruction?

Doctor’s answer

Single-bundle reconstruction uses one graft. Double-bundle reconstruction recreates two ACL bundles, has higher rotational-stability requirements, and is more complex.

Author: Dr. Jiwu Chen Medical review: Dr. Jiwu Chen

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