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Originally Posted by Gigi485  The surgical nurse just called, he's under and they are working on the right one now and said that now that they're in there his crucial ligament is torn as well, they needed my permission to fix that as well. I guess that's more involved and of course more money. I told them to do what ever they have to do. UGH! my stomach is in knots. Thanks all for your thoughts. |
There you have it. That ligament tear is what caused the wearing down of the bone and arthritis. I would have thought that if the entire knee joint is being replaced that the CCL would no longer be needed. But what do I know, I'm not an orthopedic surgeon.
Thoughts and prayers for both of you.