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Torn ACL Twice

Torn ACL Twice

Hi,
I was wondering? I have torn my ACL some time ago back in the 80`s and had surgery on it. My question is I was told by several doctors that I have torn the same ACL again. Do I really need to have surgery again? It dose give out every so often and it’s really hard going up and down stairs. I do have to do a lot of walking at work. Oh by the way I think I was in my middle 20`s when the first one was done, I am now in my early 50`s.
thanks
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