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This information is about your operation to repair your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL reconstruction). It explains what to expect from your operation and recovery and what you can do to maximise your recovery. This includes how to care for your operation wound and your repaired ACL and what exercises you may be able to do at different stages of your recovery.