ACL Surgery Risks & Potential Complications: What to Expect

Bleeding

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Stiffness

Infection

Nerve damage

Failure of the graft to heal

Graft rupture

Chronic pain

Re-injury

Avascular necrosis (death of bone tissue)

Heterotopic ossification (bone formation in abnormal locations)

Failure to regain full range of motion