Revision surgery may be necessary for individuals who experience failure of their initial ACL reconstruction procedure, despite it being generally successful.
Why does primary ACL surgery fail?
Graft failure happens when the newly reconstructed ligament fails to restore stability to the knee.
Causes
Repetitive or sudden trauma
Biological inability for graft integration
Undetected extra ligament injuries (Posterior Lateral Corner, Medial Collateral Ligament)
