Am Journal Sports Medicine v47(11) p 2533-2542, September 2019. doi.org/10.1177/0363546519861393
- The overall risk of adverse events after Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction is low; however, some rare but serious complications, including infections or pulmonary embolism, may occur. Around 3% of patients undergo further ipsilateral or contralateral ACL reconstruction within 5 years.
